There were a few other issues with her as well, all stemming from her not being a rule-follower.Regarding the child staying there, that is different than someone 18 and over staying there I would think; a child can't establish residency or take over possession.

This recommendation sounds like advice someone might give when selling a house to a relative, like your child. 

I, too, have been contemplating about getting my real estate license only because I recently have a newborn child and would like to earn a little money on the side and use that commission for other investments while learning more about the market.Good luck with whatever decision you choose and I look forward to hearing other suggestions and pros and cons from other investors!

@Chris Mason that's a big leap assuming the child is theirs together! 

Let me explain -In January I had a freak gym accident - I've never been a gym goer but with the advent of my 2nd child I decided it was time to get healthy for my family, I was 315 pounds and really over weight so over the last 8 months I've lost 82 pounds but that's a story for another time.

My wife and I are expecting a second child.

I do have older teens and a husband (third child, lol) however we can work together as a family to improve our lives.  

We are undecided on what to do with the SFR this spring.

It depends, are you looking to invest in residential, commercial, or undecided?

It is a sweet little market for coastal southern CA, kind of the forgoten step child that is coming into it's own.