However, he is currently seeking a new small business, so some source of income should be available within a year.

If you have a little extra cash you can always set up a VA (virtual assistant) to handle many small tasks that are involved in sifting through the rubble to find a great deal.  

Too bad that you are so far away, we could of started like a small little meet up of some sort.

To a small apartment with some work.

one more question unrelated to the rental agreement.The house has a washer and dryer hookup in the kitchen which is already small.

Banks don't like to sell individual notes unless it is a small local bank. 

Hey guys, I been following Grant Cardone, read the "10X rule" "Be obsessed or be average " etc but I feel like the Grant's message is a bit contradictory to what our BP contributors are suggesting(start small and work your way up).

Then begin my investing journey with a couple of small deals  or a big one if it makes sense and build from there. 

Small landlords in particular fear tenant turn over more than the irritation of having a tenant that controls when they pay their rent.

there must be something of value from the money you spent Sit down go over your notes and just apply 1 part of your education to focus on making just 1 deal That all it takes one small step Good luck