Data the applicant enters seems to frequently not be verified and it allows for complete omissions in fields and hides important information such as social security numbers from landlords. 

I hope as a qualified tradesman you can continue to inspire and promote the young workers in this country to see the opportunities and worth they can have by pursuing a career in the trades.

@Matan Paret  There are a few ways to appoach the start of your real estate investing journey and it is highly dependent on career path.

Let's make gratitude a daily habit, not just for Thanksgiving, but for a fulfilling career and life.

Even being someone that made a career out of real estate, I have to agree with your spouse.  

Some of the core topics we hope to explore in our BiggerPockets profile include:- How our military experience has prepared us for the challenges of real estate investing- The process of getting started, from investment knowledge, to understanding different roles and titles used by real estate investors- The specific goals and milestones we've set for ourselves as we navigate this new field- The surprises, setbacks, and moments we encounter as we learn the ropes of real estate investingBy sharing our journey, we aim to provide a helpful resource for other newcomers looking to get started in real estate.

Quote from @Cédric Le May: Thank you all for your insightful posts, that is inspiring and wish you the best in your respective careers/journeys, and wish me the same success as yours.

Build a legal rental unit with kitchen, bathroom, new windows and others, according to the design from Sokol Design-Build GroupDig out the basement and install a new concrete slab, it's a separate addition job and will cost $ 15K - $ 20K.much better than the first one (and yes both are insured and are experts in the field) I may have to GC this project myself to save some money. 

I'm looking forward to learning and growing in this dynamic field alongside such supportive peers! 

It is best to get a broad overview of your investing options at the beginning of your career.