Hey @Elisha Keller welcome to BiggerPockets!

I'm in the process of getting my own RE License in CA right now to help with my investing as suggested by J Scott and a number of others on BP.I'm also reading the Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller of KW right now and I am really enjoying it.

@Elisha Keller I am like you.

@Elisha Keller think of this..You save up 3.5% down for FHA financing on your first multi family deal, but you represent yourself as a realtor.. you get 3% back in commission!

@Elisha Keller usually the Philadelphia REIA and WHIP (wholesaling) meetings at meetup.com.

Hey @Elisha Keller I believe mostly so - but I think it might be calculated by square foot, so if they are perfectly equal, yeah it would be 50/50.

@Elisha Keller Sounds great!

I'm in the middle of reading "The Millionaire Real Estate Investor" by Gary Keller and I'm starting to get the idea that finding your niche - what works for you - and then simply "just do it" (like Ali suggested above) is the common denominator for every successful investor here; whether it's notes or turn-key or rehabs, it really doesn't matter as long as it is what YOU want to do and then become an expert at it in your market.I have learned so much with this thread....thanks to everyone who has contributed!!

@Darren Sager I'm also a Keller Williams agent!

@Elisha Keller some of my recommendations would be :Establish the area and the types of property you look to Invest in exampleSingle family , multi familyDrive the area you have chosen become familiar with the types and the value of homes offered in the areaAttend open houses to learn what being offered to buyers in that area.You don't want to be offering smart cars while everyone else's is offeringMercedesStart building your team: Realtor, Attorney, CPA,mortgage brokersHome inspectors, insurance agents contractorsAttend your local REIA get to know other investors and get yourself knownContinue your association with biggerpockets, reading provided and listening to The podcasts.Defining your goals is the first step.