Looking for success stories or other experiences , positive or negative, range of costs, etc.

We've sold off some of the smaller, lower end properties, and redeployed that capital into something that is a little higher end experience.

Would it be a good idea to get a real estate license and work in real estate or are there other options to get in Missouri to get real estate experience without a license? 

Research ways to use your education to help you qualify for a loan (did you know that some lenders allow college credits that translate directly to the line of work the graduate pursues to count towards work experience, accelerating the borrower's opportunity to get approved for a mortgage?). 

I'd love to hear anyone's experience in the construction of a duplex on land.

@Arun MaheshwariFrom my experience of working with over 400 investors, Richmond, Texas, is a promising location for single-family home investments due to its growing population, suburban appeal, and proximity to Houston's strong job market.

Risk mitigation is crucial, and learning from past experiences is beneficial.

A minority of 401k providers will let you transfer the loan to a new provider, but I have yet to experience that option with any 401k I have had. 

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

So I gather this isn't a deal that most of you with experience would do?