I'm not comfortable with other board members making financial and construction decisions on my behalf. 

Even when I do get my brokers license, I will likely stay put.Find the right broker!

Thanks, I'm not sure if I am going to stay in the North Country of New York for more than a year.

Just stay on it, and get the snowball rolling.Best of luck, And please keep us updated on this thread, I want to see how this turns out for you!

My advise.... stay focused, save some money, and INVEST in real estate - long term buy and hold is the path to real wealth - take your time and set your goals on buying your first rental property - as an owner occupant if possible.good luck

Stay cool,  tis the muggy season. 

Before anybody suggests "house hacking" in a multi-family, I've been searching for that elusive unicorn in Brooklyn and Queens for the better part of a year, but I've concluded that multi families are way too expensive in neighborhoods I'd want to live in (I have a stay at home wife and two young children).

Starting part time is a great way to go in my opinion.Definitely stay active in the forums, everything you need to learn is here and look into attending some local real estate groups.

A Fed lien is senior to any other lien and will stay with the property.  

You can use a FHA funding program then you stay in a unit and collect rent from tenants from the other three.