Kristen, thanks for the info.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Hi everyone , I hope this post will provide some valuable insights for new home builder like me. Im interested to build a small cabin in Joshua tree area. I was hope if anyone would be kind and provide some honest ins...

@Dmitriy Fomichenko, thanks for the info!

BUT we had to buy one for one of our aging parents.

I see I made a major deficiency in purchasing my current property with the age of the key items, e.g. gas furnaces, water heaters, washer/dryers, refrigerators, stoves, plumbing, electrical, etc.

Recently I've tried sending a certified letter (containing all my contact info and a request for contact) with return receipt, but USPS reports they were unable to deliver it  - Notice Left (No Authorized Recipient Available)There is nothing particularly wrong, and she's completely current with rent based on auto-payments.I feel uncomfortable not being able to reach her.

John Barry Houz MortgagePm me and I'll send over his contact info. 

Give us more info and we can give more specific advice.

As Joe mentioned above your age is going to be a huge factor to creating generational wealth as your investments will have more time to compound.