Hey all,My name is Tony, I'm 35, just started actively pursuing financial independence and have been really hammering away at learning everything I can.

Tell people your policies, send them via email when they start the screening process, and send them again with your denial.

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

Many people choose NOT to have this, because the administrator will then vet every investment you make to ensure you do not invalidate your IRA.Invalidating your IRA means that you've done a prohibited transaction and the entire account is then deemed as distributed to you.If you don't want checkbook control, then I recommend a plan administrator such as Equity Trust - www.trustetc.comIf you are sure that you're aware of all the rules around prohibited transactions and disqualified people (who you can and can't do business with), then a plan administrator like Sense Financial would be a good place to start talking.  

I will add that you definitely do not need to be near your investments, but it makes things a lot easier when you first start off. 

Any city that I'm looking to invest in I always start by looking at population growth.

I started this company because I want to be a source for people and be that stepping stone for people who want a better life.

Have some very competitive prices to start with to get bookings and reviews.

You can probably start the education process at 17, then apply for your license once you turn 18.

Let's start there.