I was bored out of my mind at times but I got to do it from the comfort of my backyard on my own time.It took me about 5-6 weeks but if you're doing little else other than taking the course while home, you can be done in 1-2 weeks.My tips on taking the course would be to take down any notes as you go along the course so that you highlight anything that seems important or needs further research. 

You need to decide whether or not you are comfortable with investing in a home that has one.

With real estate, you are saying you don't need that investment for 3+ years, which not all people are comfortable with in any market. 

Hi Robyn,It seems like you have the right mindset already and you just need someone to point you in a direction.A few questions to ask yourself. 1.How comfortable are you letting someone else manage your rentals?

Unfortunately a lot of these are in shot neighborhoods so you need to be comfortable parking your vehicle there. 

Most that are still lending have peeled their guidelines back to a place they can feel comfortable. 

The main thing is to pick an area you feel comfortable living and investing in.

From there it depends on your comfort level.

So I do not feel comfortable telling 90% of rental property owners something that I can't say for certain.

Remember, your money zone is out of your comfort zone.