I know the 401 penalties are steep but my thoughts are if I can gain enough cash flow to leave my current career, do I really need to worry about whatever money is in there to draw from 20 years down the road?

I stumbled upon BiggerPockets nearly a decade ago through a podcast, and it’s been one of the most influential resources in my investing career.

Applicant credit scores should be treated with a high level of care and should not be handed out when they aren't assured that you are locking them up and taking due care with private and sensitive data.So, many places, including the screening company we used for years before moving to a PM, provide a suitability score rather than the actual credit score. 

Early in my career, and being a city boy, it still didn't seem right to me. 

Changing careers can certainly be a challenge, but it sounds like you're equipped with a solid foundation thanks to your sister's support.

Finally, if you intend to conduct a 1031 exchange, it is important to work with a good exchange accommodator and, most importantly, an experienced professional to help you find a suitable replacement property.

I plan to get my RE License as well because this is a direction I want to go down for a career. 

I am looking to progress my real estate investing career in a responsible and timely way, and it has been hard to save money for my next property while paying this much for my current property.

Great book, one that I read when I first started my career.

I am working with a nonprofit organization that will be using this home for a program that is geared strictly to homeless veterans to find them suitable housing and assistance with finding jobs.