I realize there is risk and I don't have experience in the industry, but I am highly confident in my ability to quickly adapt and not have to pay a property manager.Thanks again for your reply!

@Justin Mendez get a job in the industry and get your license.

To get the discount, I've learned to buy solo, buy off-market,  buy different asset classes like mixed-use commercial, mid-size MF or industrial.  

For office or retail, you should be able to get more information earlier in the process than say multi family or industrial.

Currently not working in the real estate industry (I work in construction).

Helping people is so rare, yet they will take a chance to knock mentors in their own industry thats trying to help people... 

Payments that you make normally fall into one of 3 buckets100% of the payment can be factored in somewhere on the returnPartial payment can be factored somewhere on the return0% of the payment can be factored in somewhere on the returnHouse-hacking also has considerable tax implications in the event that you want to sell this property.You can potentially defer a portion or all of the gain on the investment property with 1031 exclusion.You can potentially exclude a portion or all of the gain on the personal residence with section 121 exclusion

It will also mean that we went 1099 in the same industry where we already had 3+ years of W-2 experience. 

I was dealing with properties only outside of Oregon during that time, and working with investors exclusively.

Hi Susan, Local meetups, networking events and industry conferences can also be a helpful resource.