Your time here will be well spent.Since you expressed an interest in wholesaling, I added the below link for your reviewhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)Now that you have made the move, below are some links that will help with the navigation of the site. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)Before your 1st purchase, please ensure you visit the below link for some tips.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REIs)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

You expressed an interest in wholesaling and as such I added the below link while you wait to be connected to a mentor and get answers to your questions.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)Also, there was a recent post this week on what to do with $1,000 and it basically answers most of your questions.

Just a tidbit for anyone who needs a little score bump.Russell, and others who might read along, solid advice with one minor correction; You can get real Fico scores from Credit Check Total as well (much cheaper) as well as free from many credit cards you may already have or plan to get in the future such as, all Barclays cards(TU08) Discover (TU08), Chase Slate(EX08), all American Express (EX08), DCU (EQ04), Walmart Card (TU08), All Citi (EQ-Bank Card Enhanced score) Penfed (EQ-NextGen).

Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.Since you expressed an interest in flips, I added the link below for your review.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips) http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categorieshttps://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)REI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REI)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

Since you expressed an interest in buy and hold, I added a couple links below on this niche. http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/04/how-to-rent-your-house/ (house rental guide)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.

In the past, he has expressed that his dream is for my siblings and I to move out there with him and and live temporarily in the one (very spacious) 2br house and to build another house for us to live in (presumably 3 to 4br).The property would put my commute at about 35 mins, but it is about 45 to an hour and 15mins away from the rest of my friends and family.I am trying to figure out if this is a good investment.

He often expressed how he was sick of being a landlord and was ready to sell the other property as well.

WOW.... not to get all teary eyed but THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE.......I can not express how that helped.......meeting with my local REIA next week and hopefully l can find a mentor as some of you have mentioned.

I have always felt "trapped" in the "rat race" but could never express or share my frustration in detail the way Kiyosaki does.I've been living in the south bay for just about all of my life. 

I would ask her how she plans to address and express your willingness to work with her should she wish to leave to solve the issue.