The previous owner at best was going to make sure they got their security deposit out of the tenant, and at worse planned on skipping out on the last month or two all along.When money changes hands, then goods, receipts, invoices, contracts, etc. should change hands also.

We've also done some private lending to larger self storage developers as well as secured a nice sized HELOC on our property in hopes of using it on our next project.Our goal now is to build out our rental portfolio faster than we have been to try and gain financial freedom within the next 5 years or sooner. 

Securities, etc?

I have two ideas for you. 1.Buy a duplex live in one side and rent the other that can go through a regular home loan at a bank or credit union. 

Hi, I'm currently under contract to purchase my first rental property,  a 6 family in Asbury Park, NJ and I'm trying to secure a loan. 

If not, why have a 401(k) at all and not entirely rely on social security?

Issue 5: Obviously I got my security deposit for the damages and the breaking of the lease. 

Some of my pros and cons for leaving current employer versus staying;ProsGreater growth potential as self employed Realtor;More access to marketing tools;Can start building RE business off of the affiliatIon of a more reputable firm; More practice by repetition; Learning opportunities in the public sector (government contracting for corporate housing)Cons Leaving a more secure job (hourly wage, health benefits, PTO, etc.) 

I agree with @Dan Mackin that COS is a good prospect for long term buy and hold, given the diversity and growth estimates, but I'd suggest Fountain / Security as a starting place for you, not knowing anything beyond the fact that you are serving this great nation (and THANK YOU, sir, for that!). 

We have to register with the SEC as offering unregistered securities.