Do not fall for the Nevada/Wyoming/Delaware/OtherFabulousState scam, you'll need to then register in two states and won't get the protection/savings that the salesperson promised you, because when you buy property in MA, then MA laws are the ones that matter.  

This could be from saving as well as money from private lenders, like friends and family. 

Even if it is too late to do any kind of major planning, perhaps the attorney can see if your cousin could save some money using certain tactics (e.g.

I have a few expenses coming up like college tuitions for two kids (perhaps even grad schools)  that I know i have to budget for, and the BRRRR approach seems to me the best route for that, and plan for my eventual retirement.    

I got my license in New York North Carolina and Florida but before I did my first located the broker realtor who was willing to let me be under their wing but didn't need to have office hours I was only looking for access to the MLS and the other things I wasn't interested in selling I got my license in New York North Carolina in Florida but before I did I first located the broker realtor who was willing to let me be under their wing but didn't need to have office hours I was only looking for access to the MLS and the other things I wasn't interested in selling  The course in each state was only six weeks I believe  not sure if things of change since then it definitely helped me save me tens of thousands of dollars

A quick search would have saved you the trouble. appreciate it. 

I am retired and looking to learn and make friends with folks who share the real estate bug.

I didn't just see a year form now I'm thinking what I can do in five years, I didn't want to have nice things at the time because I know it will slow down to my goal which is become financial free. 3 years since I bought my first house I was able to save all the money that I made from the duplex and the house appreciated, so i was able to ask for an equity loan, and into my second home I put 20% down payment because that's the requirement for an investment property.

The move is in an effort to accelerate our ability to save capital (see Set for Life by Scott Trench) as we will be living with my parents rent free (we are currently renting for $2,000/mo in Orange).

I got the deal with seller carrying note for 12 months at $1,000 a month principal only, no interest, and tenant pays $1,200 a month so having him stay and pay is not a bad option but he is constantly late on paying so I could have the eviction option after I give the 60 day to evict, but the yard is full of cars and trailers and if he can move those out it will save me money as well and he will be paying down the loan each month, but games can start if I wait or hold off.