I joined the BP community to hopefully contribute as much as I can about my journey along the way, as well as connect with other like minded investors, mentors and RE junkies!

I know that this may not specifically answered should you save more, but if you truly want to go into REI, I know that these points motivate me.I wish you all the best in your REI journey!

I'm thankful to have such a wealth of free information and powerful networking tool at my fingertips.I look forward to communicating/working with many of you as I embark on this new journey.

If the numbers are right that could be a great flip or an easy wholesale.Regarding finding contractors - as others have said referrals are your best bet.

I bet you’re not crazy about this one anymore than your partner would be about managing for free.3)Understand that you should have agreed upon a management fee structure up front and accept you’re partner’s terms as those you would likely have agreed upon anyway.

I was full-time for three months. I put up a few signs and did some door knocking. And I sent about 2300 yellow letters. I spoke to about 150 people and made many offers. Also learned a lot about Internet marketing. ...

Best of luck on your journey!

Aaron Yates, if you're set on allowing it, by all means, it might work out, if it doesn't it will be a learning experience, in fact, I bet it will be a learning experience in any case.

Good luck on your journey to financial freedom and the personal satisfaction that real estate investing can bring.Marion Edwards

In 2-3 years you won't miss the 5k check you never got, but I would venture to bet you'd be happy to sell that house.