Flip side, for a third of that you are trained to find properties using creative finance taking over existing low interest loans that cash flow and you are buying in decent neighborhoods with every day lunch box Joes that have kids and go to work and pay rent on time. 

I retired in my mid-50s and live a comfortable life, grateful every day for the path I chose.Looking back, I’m forever thankful to my partner who encouraged me to take that leap of faith and move to Ohio.

My routine, 1-2 hour breakfast/coffee with my buddy.

Their rates are good but boy, they looked at my financials and ask some funny questions such as asking for proof that I could withdraw funds from my SEP IRA account, and that I need to provide documentation to verify that  this employer sponsored retirement account allows for funds to be withdrawn, or if withdrawals could only be made in connection with the borrowers employment termination, retirement or death etc. everyday they sent me something new to answer.

I am taking action everyday and hope to close on a deal soon. 

HomeRoom roommates are the people who allow me and my team to show up to work every day and without our roommates, we wouldn't be able to keep the lights on.

I routinely buy used washers and dryers.

I'd probably also look at markets that had multiple direct flights form SFO everyday for even more convenience.

I have been to RE meetups in the past with like-minded everyday investors pursuing similar goals, sharing stories and learning from each other, running through numbers, sharing network contacts, and even doing deals together.

I would set up calls and then sit in and listen, every day, typically a few times a day for around 6 months.