And getting your RE license is a great idea, but I wouldn't plan on getting your first check for the better part of a year if you haven't even begun the classes, and probably much longer before you could replace that W2 income. 

What has begun to help me, is reading (every real estate investing book I can get my hands on) and trying to explain the terms/concepts to my husband and family members!

I've begun wondering just WHY am I doing this??

Unfortunately, my father passed away last March, and I've only just now begun to think of how I should move forward.

Here in Allegheny County, our last county assessment happened in 2013, and it proved so unpopular that the current Chief Executive has declared there will be no more until he gets voted out of office, and I frankly think he's got a lock on the job.In desperation, the different municipalities and school districts have begun monitoring home sales and when they see that a property has been recently sold, they appeal its tax assessment.

.- I have begun considering what will take place in the event of a shortfall.

For now, you should continue to soak up all the knowledge you can, which sounds like you have begun doing so. 

Apart from saving for the course, I have also begun reserving funds for my first investment property, with a long-term goal of achieving financial freedom through investing in small and large multifamily buildings.As a newbie in this field, I am keen to shadow anyone who is willing to mentor me and show me the ropes.

I have begun my real estate investing career with my first deal. 

Clayton has begun his own property management company, Blue Sky.