That roadmap, as of right now, is outlined.Learn - Keep FTJ (Full Time Job)Books, podcasts, BP, peopleFTJ and PTJ options: Go back into being a residential handyman and contractorWholesale - Keep FTJRamp up Wholesaling, possibly until either quitting or finding a PTJ to offset Wholesaling goal - raise capital to flip laterPlataeu Wholesaling, ramp up Flipping while ramping down WholesalingPlataeu Flipping, ramp up Buy-and-HoldLong Term Goal: rental portfolio with extra capital to invest in othersMy motivation does include swinging hammers (I love the physical work), but I recognize that won't be where I need to put myself to make money past the short-term (and my body won't be able to do that forever).

An investor that knows cost will recognize that you cannot be trusted with numbers if you come if far too low . 4# Know the value of the property This one is very simple ,establish property value immediately ! 

It looks like a Rockwood home, but I don’t recognize it (I live on Highland BLVD in Rockwood).The realtor is also Key- have they marketed high end homes in Rockwood before? 

Paying down debt is a great goal but just recognize you are giving up a lot to do that.

There is likly local board forms that have been proven in hundreds of sImIlar transactions.

This method has been proven successful both personally and professionally.

What does a Qualified Mortgage mean, it means the lender must adhere to the ATR (Ability to Repay) requirements, which means you must fully document all your income and assets and its proven your debt ratio and reserve requirements meet the loans guidelines. 

I've been fortunate enough through my research and what I learned here on BP to have bought a solid investment property, which of course started with having the knowledge to identify and recognize the opportunity for what it was worth and act on it.

Landlording is hard enough without dealing with someone who has proven that they are a liar.As far as the "divorcee", at this point it's no. 

I wish I had recognized sooner that she was not doing a great job.