Make sure you have funds set aside for an emergency, if you have personal debt, try to eliminate as much as possible, understand what your personal balance sheet looks like in regards to monthly cash flow and net worth.Investing in real estate is investing in a business, and you need to have a good understanding of your financial picture before you begin to buy a business.I would then focus on what niche you want to start with.  

.- All windows and doors must be fully operational in the event of an emergency and be able to lock for resident's safety.

The shortage exists for lots of reasons, but a lot has to do with lack of trades folks to do the work, which drives costs up, which creates "unaffordable" housing. 

Houses are just going to be traded among the private market. 3.

@Noah Bacon and @Mindy Jensen - can we figure out what this guy was doing on BiggerPockets and see if any patterns emerged that will allow us to flag if a future bad actor is attempting to do this kind of crap on our platform? 

Your budget should deal with preventative or regular maintenance and emergency repairs.

They tell us that rather than trading time for money, figure out a way to multiply yourself so you can do more with less.  

Educate Yourself ContinuouslyMarkets change, financing options evolve, and new regulations emerge.

I want a specialist that's an expert, and not a jack of all trades and master of none.

What are some of the emerging neighborhoods or trends you’re seeing in these areas?