Framed in the garage for extra living able space.

This kind of paper used to trade for 5 cents back when I was in the debt buying space.

If the mechanicals of the home (plumbing, electrical, roof, and HVAC) are all centralized to a single unit, I think your home inspector stands a much better chance of spotting an issue as opposed to a multi-unit with multiple independent systems that may or may not be accessible due to tenants.As for closing costs, try to push the closing date until you have the funds available?

Do you have funds that are easily accessible in case you stumble on an offer that you can't turn down?

I definitely see few downsides to becoming an agent, one downside just being the cost, but you have to pay for access or accreditation in any business...

IT will only complicate your access to cash and leverage without having any positive benefits.

If you own two vehicles, it's best of there are two deeded spaces. 

It won't teach you anything about real estate investing and certainly nothing about flipping homes.You'll also need to spend money to obtain your license with the state, and you'll have to pay your annual dues to the local board of Realtors for access to the MLS.

. - Small price to pay to have access to the equity.But a HELOC seems like a no-brainer, just as a safety net.

@Brad TarryYou can roll all or part of that old 401(k) to an IRA of your choosing, including a self-directed IRA that provides broader investment choices.IRA plans do not offer a participant loan feature as 401(k) plans do, however.If you are self-employed, you could potentially establish your own Solo 401(k) and then have access to the loan feature.If you will be joining another W-2 employer you could also potentially roll some of your current 401(k) into that plan such that you would have some capital from which to borrow.If you have an outstanding loan on your prior employer 401(k) that may need to be paid off promptly if you have terminated service.