If I don't choose Keller Williams, I'll probably choose a boutique firm.

@Serena Salvato I actually took my course online as it was easier to for me. just to be clear there are two exams usually.. the first is for the course exam which is like a final/cumulative exam. then the second one is for the NYDoS.. the actual salesperson exam for licensure.make sure you choose based on your learning habits between in class and online.

If you choose to get a conventional loan on the property, you and "John" should see excellent cash-on-cash-return, plus you've got a 5 year tenant on NNN!

When you succeed in that, you will succeed in finding deal off market. then you will have opportunities to flip, if you choose....

I would then submit a LOI with 3 options to choose from

Where is the logic in choosing not to make money.

Choose your investments by who you want to serve, as there are working class, student areas and a few slum lord areas. 

Replacing polybutelene plumbing is a hit you will need to take if you choose to continue renting.

I think your idea to find a nice mobile home for your mom is a good one and there should be quite a few in the Sacramento area to choose from.

If you dont mind me asking, which area of town did you buy your property and why did you choose that area of town?