We been sort of practicing FIRE and living in a mobile home on family property, but we’ve just outgrown it.

To get a little specific, connect with lenders, CPAs, agents and investors who understand your long-term plan and give you practical advice on what to hit your goals.Best of luck to you moving forward!

The best practice is to use the internet.

Does anybody else in the area practice rental property investing?

With the market this hot I can afford to wait for a better/bigger entry point but I also see the merit of starting my practical learning now.

But from a practical standpoint, only certain levels of investors use Cap Rate to help them make decisions.  

It's just not practical.

In that situation it would be very hard to negotiate terms away from what the tenant wants.Sometimes I have clients that are say selling a practice from an interested business buyer that approaches them for a buyout.

Good for practicing minor electrical work and other cosmetic fixes.

There is a good chance that they are practicing without a license.