And as a person who is very familiar with cancer I know that it's not a situation that involves breaking all commitments within 2 weeks so I do have my reasons to be skeptical. 

Are there are any real estate agents you would recommend from personal experience or from follow investors that focus in Michigan City, Indiana? 

I personally do not have the funds to put a down payment worth 25%, but i do have family that may be able to help me if i can actually find a deal and can explain it to them if it makes sense (my mother mostly likely and my grandmother!)

Personally, courses are great, but analysis paralysis is a real thing.

It is great to see a young person identify a passion early and life and go for it. 

This would be for our personal residence, we plan to keep our current house as a rental.  

Exploring out-of-state options for a duplex can be a viable strategy, but it's important to weigh the pros and cons based on your financial situation, investment objectives, and personal preferences.

But, just be sure to keep your personal investment goals in mind...because ultimately a lender does not get paid unless they, essentially, help you acquire a loan.Honestly...personally, depending on exactly where my investors are in their investment journeys...I typically recommend exploring the financing route.

So, this is not about evading risk but to keep my business and personal dealings separate.Thoughts? 

Also, trying to have a hands-free airbnb business seems to be especially hard. 2.Team Up with Experienced Apartment Syndicators:•This option involves partnering with a small group of experienced apartment syndicators to focus on acquiring and managing apartment buildings.