I'm planning to getting my feet wet with an actual investment, specifically in the LTR space in Philly -- where I'm currently based. 

This will at least help you get exposure to other folks that are in different verticals in real estate and help you figure out which avenue is for you.Happy to chat more, I'm a broker & investor based out in NYC/LI.

If the house floor seems to jump, bounce, or wobble when you walk on it, that floor and maybe the walls, were not likely built correctly.Check EXACTLY where the house is located based on the fire zoned maps. 

My stock market investing when working was to accumulate a $100k (back when that was a respectable amount) over a 10 year period only to see a 40% drop.

Don't limit yourself just based on where you are currently living or going to live.

I am newly licensed and considering joining eXp as I like the cloud-based model.

They will qualify based on the market rent 1007. 

It was going to be an owner occupied and the building has had 3 price drops already from 2.5mil to 1.8mil.

Then he can go as slow or fast as he wants based on that timeline.50% payment upfront is very generous with someone you don't know.

Our credit would be increasing and our debt load would drop by $1,500 per month.