As you've guessed, I have three kids. :) We homeschool and I'm planning on making this a family business.

The three ways to handle the risk are (1) gaining knowledge and experience in both investment in general and in the area you’re investing in specifically (2) extensive due diligence and when the inevitable bad outcomes occur despite (1) and (2) then (3) diversification.  

Some post here on the Bigger Pockets Marketplace.

We have lived in our apartment for nearly three years without any issues, but since April, new neighbors moved in upstairs, and the noise has become unbearable.At all hours of the day and night, it sounds like constant walking, furniture screeching, and items being dropped—even until 4 a.m.

While engaging with the Bigger Pockets community, I've noticed many investors seeking funding.

I have three properties with Mortgage payments.

@Wade Roberts I don't know anything about Murphy NC but I'm sure connecting with a Bigger Pockets real estate agent in that area would give you the insights you are looking for!

OK so you paid three times what they were worth day one when you bought them..

The most obvious example is when a borrower misses a payment, or two, or three.  

Hello and good morning bigger pockets fam, I am seeking guidance and thoughts into starting out in real estate.