And the BiggerPockets store has some great books as well. you're much more likely to find the information you're looking for by being proactive  as opposed to just  waiting for people  to respond to this post.

I worked for my parents starting at age 12 (not in real estate, they own retail stores) and it has helped me land jobs, careers, and has taught me to invest, save, and spend carefully.

Eating high levels of sugar salt and fat (which causes most excessive weight) has the same effect on the brain as cocaine... so is incredibly difficult for most people to give up!

In that sense, it is a store of wealth that you can tap at some point. 

Be sure to educate yourself on what would be in store if you take this option, but it could put money right back in your pocket to enact a new plan rather quickly.Another option is using the Homestyle Loan program (for your lump sum down payment) where you can renovate a “fix and flip” property.

There are a couple of decent ways to get contractors:-Check your local building supply house (not the big box stores).

Heck, when I looked and I had 150k down I wasn't satisfied with it since cash on cash was not work it and there was no fat to cover anything unexpected.

Just adding a basic paved lot for residents to store a trailer, car, rv etc.

We just evicted a prepper who (unbeknownst to us) had all of their zombie apocalypse food stored in their unit.

My rules are: Make it, Store it, Grow it.I think where many people go wrong is they believe investing is a vehicle to make money.