I'm ready to take action now that I moved to the U.S.

If our strategy pans out, if we have 2-5 years of strong financials (high cash-flow properties), I don't think we'll have any issues getting a portfolio loan from any bank that offers them.

Also, don't put yourself in a financial situation where you feel as if you have to rent your unit ASAP. 4)- Plan, plan and plan some more.

i am a self-employed contractor looking for a way to i invest in rel estate to obtain financial freedom to be able to spend more time with my three year olds son 

@James Fulmer that is an awesome idea that I suggest to almost everyone getting started with investing.Welcome to BP, there is lots of info here that will educate you on selecting a duplex that meets your personal and financial needs.What part of NC will you be relocating to?

If she feels like she needs to take legal action I would like to point her to an attorney that has experience with dealing with apartment complexes. 

Your parents already own a home, and you currently live with them, you seem close to them and you know better than anyone else what their financial situation is like.

I did something similar, after a long career in something unrelated to real estate and only after I had some experience like you in acquiring rental properties, some property management experience, I realized that if I devoted more attention to it I could accelerate my growth, get financial freedom and be fine.  

How can I take legal action to evict him out of my new home as well as claim the Security deposit back to me since of breach of contract on the rent back.

I've listened to too many podcasts and have fun the numbers way too much and don't want to be stuck in analysis paralysis mode, so I'm looking to take action and close on my first deal before the end of the year is up.