(especially if you have not yet reached an age that will allow you to withdraw funds without penalty).

In your opinion, do you think as long as everything passes inspection I still should be okay given the age of the system?

I have two friends who own rental properties and they are successful with their properties, I read Rich Dad Poor Dad twice along with Rental Property Investing and Power of Habit, I've been told by multiple people apart of the Baby Boomer and Generation X that they wish they invested in Real Estate at my age, I was a Resident Advisor at my University and I enjoyed that role so some of the skills are transferrable, and lastly this is the best time for me to take a risk.

Breaking even definitely isn't a good investment strategy, if you could even consider it one.What this post really comes down to, is I want to purchase a home in NY but also want to have enough money to grow my investments for my future.

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

Growing up, my mother and I were renters, and I vividly recall the gratitude we felt when a landlord took a chance on us, despite my mother's imperfect credit history.

Mainly because so many of us on this website are significantly younger than retirement age. 

The growing need for sober living homes is incredible.

I bet you don't have any friends who want to do this at your age so when you tell people about your dreams they say it's crazy.

Good timber does not grow with ease, The stronger wind, the stronger trees--hang in there Joe.Good Luck!