Without tools like these, you could end up in deep water before you realize it.  

You must dig very deep and force yourself to do it, there is no other option. 

If you have enough properties free and clear, even a deep downturn can be survived having those properties to prop up loss of income on some that may be vacant. 

I have saved a nice chunk of change living at home and am eager to jump in the deep to get my feet wet.I have been listening to Bigger Pockets podcasts and am currently in the process of starting the Ultimate Begginer's Guide to try and get as much knowledge as I can.

I have reserved some cash to deep my toe in REI, and if things work out great, I can allocate more cash into this biz to scale up.Since I'm new to this, so I'm gonna have some reasonable goals so they are achievable :-)1) Goals:My long term goal (10 years+) is to have enough passive income from rentals (or anything related to RE) so that we can have financial freedom.Intermedia term goal (in 5 years) would be to have $5k+ monthly income from RE in Short term goal is to have roughly $1k monthly passive income by end of 20172) How can I get to my short term goal?

By 9:30 I was sick with a head ache and nausea and Adam was having breathing issues, head aches and nausea due to the smell.

My first construction job EVER, on my first flip, was to dig a 7 foot deep moat around the entire house, and seal the foundation. 20k job if hired.

Sounds like that's what's happening here.Could be a good opportunity for a deep-pocketed investor to pick up most or all of the units in one go, invest some capital, and run the place as apartments.

I've been basically eating, sleeping and breathing REI learning and connecting with others before even considering taking on my first deal, the reason isn't out of fear well okay maybe it is a little bit but mistakes in this business can cost you big.

From all accounts they do good work and have a deep bench but are priced up there with all the big boys.