My goal is to gradually transition to becoming a loan officer and then invest. 

Real estate investment involves perseverance, hard work, and careful preparation, but with the appropriate approach and frame of mind, you may gradually accumulate money and reach your financial objectives.

So I told her I would be willing to do it gradually because its an expensive project.

I am patient that living off the cash flow would come a few years down the road, as the loan is paid and rents gradually go up and or rates go down.

Start with low-commitment options like REITs, gradually exploring bigger deals as you gain confidence and market knowledge.

I'm living in a home, that I've gradually renovated to some degree, initially for the purpose of establishing a rental unit.

This approach can balance cash flow, manageability with a smaller initial investment and ease the learning curve while allowing for gradual scaling with the help of local real estate professionals and property management companies. 

Will keep them at gradual increases.

A personal website to drive people to is a good idea as well, but it will take time to compete with the big boys.All of the above is the right choice IMO, and gradually (and patiently) develop your independence.

Hi Les,The forecast for the Fort Wayne Metropolitan Statistical Area is optimistic, predicting a growth rate that gradually increases throughout the year.