I had a good paying corporate job that I didn't really enjoy and I wanted to quit and do real estate full-time.

I have had an interest in RE for around 10 years, but like so many, have never taken the plunge.While I have around 17 years in commercial construction, specializing in HVAC duct systems, I have always enjoyed residential renovation as a whole, though my experience with it is limited.

I'm past that (survived) and am enjoying BP, including 'The Book on Flipping Houses, by J Scott' I'm in the meat, ch-12.

I enjoy talking to her....Don't underestimate a good/nosey neighbor!

Granted, my objective is to better my life and it's not like I'm just purchasing the home because I can and because I enjoy excess in my life, but I can just sense a certain amount of depression when my dad comes to the realization that the home he worked so hard to build and save for is gone forever and he won't own a home for a few years while his son is - not literally, but seemingly in his mind - just buying up homes left and right.That said, as sympathetic as I am to my parents feeling, I know they want me to succeed and at my core this is a business decision to better my finances!

Argh.. but I'm only 1 year in this week as a realtor, and the support and education from my company has contributed to my success as realtor.it's a constant debate with myself, I really enjoy helping my investor clients and first time home buyers.

I'm glad you're enjoying the podcast.

If the unit is not useable, if you can not provide "quiet enjoyment" as required by leasing, you'll need to move them out.

Turned out in that case I didn't use the SDIRA for that deal anyway, as I wanted to be able to enjoy the investment before I'm 59 1/2.

Thanks to BP and all those who contribute for making our search much more manageable and enjoyable!