Into an IRA or 401 and get a 20% return but you can in real estate, if you're diligent.

They'll winterize what they can in the unit and follow their normal process for paying required items (taxes, Hoa dues and such).Most HOA bylaws have language in them stating generally that you can't use non-use as a reason for non-payment. 

I am reading books and attending meet-ups and just simply put, hitting the ground running however I can in the hopes of getting as much knowledge and collecting as many contacts as I can.

@Nina Phillips, 1021 is simply a "fat thumb" moment when sending from my cell phone! 

You can in theory borrow $50,000K to make those repairs and have a home.

Others may disagree but I still prefer leverage with a fat wallet to back it up... make sense?

They can play the withholding rent game, or even possibly hiring their own contractor and then giving me a big fat bill, even though the asbestos situation is iffy at best.Not too long ago, the tenant wife told me they were involved in a lawsuit with a las vegas hotel over legionella, Legionnaires' disease, so I decided it's not worth dealing with the wife's complaints and drag this out.

I can provide examples of work upon request.I would love to help anyone out however I can in exchange for the experience it provides and connections I can establish through working in the industry.

You can in fact get a "second home" loan before getting a primary - I have; I actually own five properties, none of which have a primary loan on them.  

You will learn a whole lot more that way and fast track your career.Also you should take as many classes as you can in finance.