I'm considering the possibility of getting a license at some point to potentially supplement the education and experience here and through self teaching on how the whole process works.

Assumption buyers can often get a supplemental (think: second mortgage) but those carry higher rates so the buyer still needs a discount. 

In other words, if someone wants to find only a handful of deals to supplement life goals, rather than go full tilt into RE investing, they can see how it fits THEIR plan.

Sodas also are just full of chemicals and sugar.

It would be nice if I could get to the point where I could bring in 2k to 3k a month in passive income two supplements whatever I end up getting for Social Security when that time comes.

I think that's where local knowledge simply has to come in and you'll need to leverage people who actually  know the area to supplement the research you can do on your own.A data source I have used generally in my research is Data USA.Comparison of Brevard and Cullowhee - https://datausa.io/profile/geo/brevard-nc/?

Should be on market end of March then will continue to acquire multi-family properties.BP is a wealth of information and most importantly, a great place to network with like-minded people.  6 Units / 3 duplexes in N Austin TX areaGoal to get to 20 unit is 5 years (4.5 yrs now) - Not saying that is where I will stop, just a milestone.Why - to supplement income in retirement and to diversify portfolio. 

Looking to get a multi family in my area and house hack my way to more properties to supplement my current job and hopefully learn more clever ways for REI as I go on.

Aside from my w2 job, I own a fairly successful mobile DJ business that I try to use to supplement my real estate aspirations.

@Roger Hefner  I tell fellow Veteran friends to look into becoming a landlord to supplement their income.