Note that some income might be best run through a different entity so that you can provide company benefits to employees (medical, dental, vision, auto, life insurance, pension).John Corey

My situation is essentially I've had to liquidate much of my $ to assist a family member out of a major bind with their health (bless the medical system <rolls>) and that has put me into debt in a big way and my income barely covers my base expenses (not counting other necessities...gas... food.. etc).

My girlfriend however, has been diagnosed with depression and anxiety and her doctor sugested that it would be extremly beneficial if we could get a pet (like a cat or small dog) because of all the benefits it provides to people who suffer from depression and anxiety.

;-)A few ways:Sell a $600K house per day as a super agent.Rehab/Flip 4 houses per week at $20K profit.Own and run a mid-sized medical practice.Own and run a large landscape maintenance company.Consistently bat .300 in the big leagues.

Real estate is one of the few places where you can help people and make a good income besides a doctor or attorney... and you don't have to go to school until your 30 LOL!

A few other investors that are full time will have a spouse with stable income so they get their medical benefits and other things that way.Note that when you run a business, full or part time, you can set up some attractive employee benefits if the business produces the needed cash flow.John Corey

If you get hit by a car and have large medical bills your credit might take a hit.

My doctor told me I couldn't work any more, so I support myself and wife with real estate.I have done some foreclosure stuff, rehabs and wholesale flips.

Sounds crazy but alot of people go to the doctor for stress.

I've come here to look for a potential career or perhaps as a side hobby if I ever in fact do become a doctor :)I have no experience with real estate, but I would like to learn as much as I can.