You really have no idea how helpful all these little tidbits of knowledge are.

Get knowledge, follow experienced people, and leverage wisely.My Take:If you have two houses, excellent credit, and motivation to build wealth, you can learn to manage your money responsibly.Use HELOC, credit cards, and business credit funding to leverage your cash and buy properties faster.

It's kind of like index fund investing vs. having a Bloomberg terminal and advanced knowledge.

I'm still in reconnaissance mode... so need to collect as much information and knowledge as possible before deciding what to do.  20-80 is more of a rule of thumb and not a "magical" ratio.

You have a skillset that could be extremely useful for quick fixes and landlord issues and from there you can bridge relationships and partnerships to enhance your knowledge of real estate investing and couple your skills.

Speak with a local Realtor who knows the market, but also is knowledgeable about creative financing options.Good Investing...

I work full-time; I’m trying but I know there are gaps in my knowledge.

Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable knowledge and experience

Thankfully in time.

They are 100% correct.The downside sometimes to forums is people have a superman complex and get the impression real estate is easy as they think everyone is doing it and just jump in without the knowledge or expertise.