I am risk averse so I hold at least 6 months worth of mortgage payment as reserve - if a tenant leaves for whatever reasons, at least I'm covered to a certain degree.

Their actual material cost are 20%, this is also a straight install, if you have too many corners, flight of stairs, use glue, tacks strips, floor preparation of any degree, etc, they are always extra; they rely on those factors to regain their money too.

I'm a recent college graduate with a degree in math and economics. 

Optional - Get a college degree in real estate ( Florida International University and University of Florida offer fully online degrees in International Real Estate and Real Estate Finance).  

I've always had this dream of buying and flipping houses with my wife, who is currently an RN and pursuing her Masters Degree.

I know of one that invests in notes, the discount and due diligence really helps reduce the risk, but of course any investment carries a degree of risk.

Majoring in Finance, I returned home to complete my Bachelors Degree at California State University Bakersfield.With my degree in hand I wanted to extend my reach in the community so I started my Real Estate company Synergy Real Estate in January 2016.

This leads newbies to chasing loan investments with greater degree of risk which often leads to loss or at least unnecessary risk.  

I am a Real Estate Broker And I have the strength and resources to help my clients receive the highest degree of personal and professional service.

These types of jobs or professions have many things in common I'm sure.Not only do you have a high degree of technical proficiency with numerous protocols but there is almost an "art" to employ the proper action and do so in, not just a timely manner, but very quickly, in an instant.