This is from personal experience, the housing authority is the problem.

It depends. all you talked about was the property but financing is more about the borrower, their experience, their credit, the cash available etc.

In addition, I've helped many other investors finance their deals as a mortgage broker.I'm happy to share my experience as both an investor and lender.

I have no experience there. 

@Amanda Lindsay Which property management software did you end up going with and how is your experience?

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

We can also lend to both individuals and LLCs.I'd be happy to share my experience as both an investor and as a lender.

Based on my 20+ years of real estate experience, I’d say renting the condo might not be the best option—$2,000/month rent minus $800 in condo fees leaves you with just $1,200 before taxes and maintenance, and seniors' condos can be tricky to rent.

It’s a smart move, especially since it ties in with your goal of saving for your first investment.For skills, you probably already have a good foundation with your sales experience—things like communication, organization, and dealing with clients are all super valuable.

This is why I am here and love the real world experiences and feedbacks.