I figured the same thing.

As you look at different RE approaches then figure out how you will Scale to the size you need.  

The boiler/radiators are functioning just fine but figured this would be a good time to make the switch if need be.

I was trying to figure out how to raise capital so that I could build to rent a 50-75 apartment unit in the next 5 years.

I also figured that when he parents do pass down the road, we could refinance through a bank and pay off the sister her half of the home, while still keeping the house and the rental income.

It will help you figure out what you target goal is for your first property.

you would need to make monthly payments to the seller during the rehab, just like to any other lender, and then if it were a rental, you would want the rent to cover the payments plus all other expenses.you'd also need to figure out how to pay for the rehab - either out of pocket, or finance it somehow. 

Steer clear of any 4-figure courses or gurus.

I pretty much figured it wouldn’t be eligible.

The tax lien is $37k, I figured the terms we very generous but with it being my first deal, I wanted to make sure it was a worthwhile endeavor for a potential partner investor.