(I have a half-year of severance pay, and I'm pretty sure that I can get a new job later if necessary, although it may involve a pay cut.)My goal is to lay the foundation for a scalable business that can support me full time, build passive income for my retirement in ten years or so, and has at least a chance of making "real money" if all the stars align.Initially, I will focus on building my methods here in San Diego, while putting processes in place that can eventually be replicated out-of-state.

I suggest you get a solid foundation first...not sure your experience but make sure you are educated properly on the type of investing you plan to get involved in (rental, flip, wholesale, turnk-key, notes, etc).  

I'm in the Pittsburgh area, My goals are to build a true real estate company with a strong foundation in Multi Unit property but looking to cut my teeth and learn the ropes with Single family. 

Thanks for the reply Chris.I had some foundation repairs done after I purchased the house so I am thinking the shifting foundation could have caused the drain to be dislodged from the vent stack.

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Trust document is lost and no copies found at attorney's office5.

Roof, foundation, basement, electrical, plumbing furnace etc...Thanks for the feedback!

It says it had a prior foundation repair.

I'm new to the game and building my foundation. 

The inspector walked away after 45mins at that property due to all the foundation and electrical problems.