You have 2k saved up so you're good.

This would save you more than earning on flips/Buy&Hold and then spending it on the rent.

Ultimately, time is going to be a determining factor in the success of most investors.I have been fortunate because I have learned enough over the years to handle most any situation.

To take every possible tax deduction...put notes and receipts in a shoebox ( worst case) save EVERYTHING!

I'm just starting out and doing it on the side but I saw getting my license as a great way to get into the REI game and save money on commissions when I would buy and sell any flips I do.

You can sign up for a free account, download the app, snap pictures of the receipts with your phone, and save.

Ill save you the time and the bullet holes.

Property TWO:Market Value $210,000Owe $130,000Mortgage is 30yr fixed 3.75% $880/monthBought this with 5% down PMI falls off next year savings of $80/monthRent is $975/month 3 year contract Rent is really saturated in this area and I found an elderly couple and this property is across the street from the sons house how basically does 100% of the maintenance on the property.Should I sell it, keep it thoughts?

Welcome Dallas, your plan sounds good and I can't recommend enough that you go through the Ultimate Beginner's guide at https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...You probably know it's a great starting point, combined of course with the BP forums and the experienced and helpful folks in here.Best of luck!

The job I left was well paying and I had some cushion w/savings and my wife working a teacher position (nothing fancy).