However, I think some upcoming life changes may be the right opportunity for me to dip my toes in the water in real estate investing.I live in Pflugerville, TX (25 minutes from downtown Austin) and will soon be moving to Portland, OR, for my dream job.

You don't need to be larger than life, driving flashy cars, or using your looks to make a sale.

It depends where you are on your wealth and life ladder.

You’re trying to ruin the biggest benefit of the life in flip. 

I'm 18 years old and eager to seize all the opportunity life sends my way.

These policies also cover you in all other areas of life like car accidents as well.

Hey @Brandon LaRose, do you have the ability to use a Margin Loan against a taxable portfolio, or a policy loan against a permanent life policy?

I guarantee your life would be so much better if you removed her and replaced her with a good renter.Do yourself a favor: buy "Every Landlord's Legal Guide" by NOLO.

Today its difficult at 20-40% down to make something cash flow (in real life not on paper).

You might want to get in touch with @Andrew Freed and Jonathan Bombaci, they are locked into several of the MA meetups which are great ways to connect with other investors in real life.