Thank you David Beard I read you very detailed response and I am formulating a plan to execute.

But, you seem to be genuinely looking for opinions, so I wanted to add mine.A CPA is good to have, but until you are running a business with lots of ins-and-outs or a huge bankroll, a CPA is largely a reactive tax person... and not even a strategic tax person.

Rick Harmon Phil Z. do you think it would be strategic to collect all the attorneys in the probates and select maybe the top three to try and develop a relationship with?

Also, read the Ultimate Beginner's Guide, it will give you an idea of how you can get started.Once you have been around and utilized the resources here, you can start formulating a plan.Good luck and let us know how you can help!

I love what it offers me (freedom) and I love the strategic/competitive aspect of all things entrepreneurial, but I don't love the tactical aspects of real estate investing.

Networking is key in this business, don’t look at your competitors as competition, look at them as strategic business partners and leverage that relationship to benefit both of you.

The issue however is not one that should be taken lightly or swept under the rug, but should be strategically considered and approached.

It's great to see you two strategizing TOGETHER.

I am partial to flipping in the near term, but also strategically building out the long term portfolio as well.

My point here is that we are flexible and determined to do whatever makes the most sense.Help me: Strategically figure out how to leverage, say $40k into our first few properties - I am familiar with tons of creative financing options but I'm interested specifically in conventional financing using our good credit to get started.