(Prepare a purchase agreement, have the seller call the bank and tell them it's in escrow. 

I am an investor with Praxis and if that call comes, I will understand completely why and I will have been adequately prepared.  

So we tested the market, and it proved.

I want to start investing in real estate but before i can start my journey, i have to prepare.

My contract, which was prepared by a real estate attorney in my county, says 'tenant" will surrender the property in the same condition as when received".

You could test the waters with one or two rehabs, see how they perform, and then decide if a full transition makes sense.Leverage Your Skills:With your contracting experience, you can save significantly on rehab costs and add value quickly, which might give you a better return on investment compared to the time and effort spent growing the IT business further.Final Thoughts:Ultimately, it might come down to where your passion lies.

This will teach you a lot of skills and prepare you for more complex investing in the future

Be prepared to learn the systems you need and deal with some headaches though compared to other forms of renting.

So just be prepared going in.

Additionally, it's helped me understand the transaction process significantly, preparing for when I do take the leap into investing.