And lost on many is that the process to find leads and do marketing as an investor or Realtor is basically the same.So, I wanted a flexible schedule (because I have a job), this was huge and I didn't want my real estate activities to become all consuming of my time away from my family.

It really matters they are time-consuming and complex.

As you can see in this thread alone, all but one response is from someone affiliated with a consumer service provider for retirement accounts.

As an architect myself, clearing the red tape and getting through the municipality review process to attain permits and then the contractor complying with the necessary inspections can be time consuming.

Find some type of private lender willing to do a flexible no doc loan at 50% ltv for them. cons - Given they are a consumer without adequate ability to repay it could be tough2.

Just consume as much as you can.

I've consumed so many BP articles, podcasts, and other material.

Never forget that, for better or for worse, the US consumes 25% of everything on this planet, yet only contains 4% of the global population.

My credit is average and I have about 13,000 in consumer debt.

Here is a good handbook to go over also. https://multco.us/file/9038/download You are going to be answerable to the Fair Housing Authority to most extent, but will have some freedom, but you are a landlord, take money, not just a roommate.