I'm currently striving to start my own private firm as well, scouring the market to put together our first deal.

If I were you I would try to leverage that degree into a good paying W2, which will give you means as you strive to acquire that 50 unit property.

So I put the rehab costs on the HUD, then it's 100% of HUD which I strive to still be lower than 75% anyway so I don't leave any money in the deal.

In terms of Section 8 I will need to get more info on the requirements there and how to protect myself while striving for high rents.

This is a great next step to take to get to thatnext level of real estate investing that you’re striving for!

I have both experience & knowledge in management as well as micro-management & strive in a competitive environment.My plan is to start from either purchasing a Duplex or Triplex to live in it & rent out the rest of the spaces in order to get experience as not just an investor but as a landlord as well. 

Being surrounded by like minded individuals that strive for success keeps me motivated and always hungry for more.

They strive to get better everyday in all aspects of their lives and are never satisfied with learning.

Ok- I get it- But in this business, the day you stop educating yourself and striving for more knowledge is the day somebody else passes you. 

When our tenants approach us with a concern, we strive to first; listen to the individual, empathize with them, explore the reason why this is a concern for them and determine the direct cause of the issue.