Not necessarily i could do the 20% down for the right place, but less than 20% would be nice, I’ve been saving for this situation.

But you don't find the same person you did back when.

Why ask: If you’re not going to be a full-time investor or professional, it’s important to ensure that the mentor works with people who have similar schedules and limitations.11.

I'm a huge fan of San Antonio as an STR market, but it is, like most "mature" markets, very sensitive about WHAT performs well. 

But unlike a Roth, there are no contribution limits.

Nothing fancy at all but waterfront.I will agree that basic numbers look pretty bad.

Perhaps you have coverage for the replacement value BUT the insurance company when calculating the replacement property uses modern building materials like drywall but your original house had plaster which is much more expensive.

I’m drawn to real estate not just for financial freedom but to build a legacy for my family while contributing positively to communities.

Exactly  its why I only respond to limited PM's.

You understand some of the basic concepts, but also have some giant holes in your plan.