So I have a pretty good foundation (pun intended) on much of the knowledge and skills I'll need in REI.I want to walk away from the marketing business as soon as possible and make RE my only source of income.GOALS, short and long term:I want to start with wholesaling, first locally and then virtually.

I was shocked (pun intended) to find 2833 of them.

Like the pun @Edward B.!  

This is a good thread, I am enjoying this and learning some too, thanks all, especially @Dion DePaoli and Bill Gulley I have taken some good notes ( written, pun intended).I have one more question then I can close this chapter and move on.

I'm just curious if this might be an option (sorry for the pun) I could pursue.

You already have some tools in your toolbox....no pun intended.

Nothing impossible, it would just be the path of least resistance (electrical pun intended) for us to live in Unit 1.2) Unit 2 doesn't have access to that space, not a biggie, but still something we're taking into consideration.You are right though, this is only a temporary ordeal.  

You already have some tools in your toolbox....no pun intended.

As long as the property passes muster (pun!)

You already have some tools in your toolbox....no pun intended.You mentioned an interest in rentals and as such, I added a couple links of interesthttp://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)Now, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/rulesREI books suggested by BPershttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?