Simply click on my name in blue then scroll down to REI Weal Builders and the web address of the group OR whichever LinkedIn group you're interested in.

Something you and your brother have going for you is that whichever place you buy, you've got Prop 13 rewarding long term ownership on top of all the other stuff going on.

Ignore the upsell, stay in the main room and either see if you can find a way to have your cellphone record audio covertly or take a laptop along and type like mad taking notes....and THAT said, yes - you WILL hear a lot of terms and concepts you've probably never heard before, most of which will not be explained in much detail.

We are open to partnering up with an experienced real estate investor and contributing in whichever way it makes sense to build upon our foundation and understanding.  

Further, just because there is an expiration date does not make it 'yours to sign' until the expiration, it is only 'yours to sign' until either the expiration or its withdrawal, whichever occurs first.As Jay Hinrichs pointed out, sign as soon as you decide the terms are acceptable.Finally Chris, what you were describing, that you had until a certain time to sign the contract, would be more of an option contract, i.e., the offer would be held open for a certain period of time, and you could enter into the contract at your option. 

Or should I aim for whichever position that will provide a quicker path to a higher salary, therefore allowing me to actually invest in projects?

Forward the calls to your cell phone.

@Amber TurnerThen you have the choice of going Freddie, or Fannie, whichever is more advantageous, if needed.Reminder that retirement accounts can be used for reserves, at 60% of value.Below is particular to your situation as you described it...Fannie:4% of unpaid principal balance for non-subject property investment properties.6 months of PITI for subject property. 

Just budget for whichever you are planning on.  

As a General Rule, my Desired Profit is $20,000 or 20% of ARV whichever is greater.