If you have large debt with a high interest rate, I would consider paying that off before getting started investing in real estate. 

I understand I'd take a pay cut being an agent for the first few years, but in exchange, I'd be learning about the market and building a network as I move towards Commercial multifamily.

I don’t have a problem paying a couple grand to remove some of the just figure it out stage of learning and utilizing expertise of people that already do it. 

I don't know how much you will be paying a property manager but add that in.

I am also looking at a new company called Noshable that does grocery delivery precheck in and gives kickbacks as well.

Im thinking about paying the bank the 50lk that we owe and the taxes.

If you hire someone typically they are the ones providing this information, but if someone is paying you, then yes they need this information for tax purposes.BTW - I would say your SS# has been hacked so many times and is on the black market already this is why we monitor ours through other parties or just lock it down at experian and other agencies if you are concerned about it.

Definitely a lot of growth here as Texas Instruments is investing $29 billion into a development to bring over 3000 high paying jobs to Sherman.

You will make more from loan pay down, yes you SHOULD have some appreciation.

We explained to him we would pay for probate and pay to fix up the house to get it rented.The lease is for 5 years but dissolves once we close.