Since I separated from my beloved Corpse I have not found satisfaction in any other career fields besides my first love, wealth creation and financial independence.

Best of luck with your Real Estate Investing Career.

Networth               Personal Residence Value                     value of home % Net worth$1,493,804                         $404,240                                                    27.1%$3,416,267                         $620,779                                                    18.2%$6,859,864                         $1,034,411                                                 15.1%$13,687,961                       $1,818,699                                                 13.3%$59,919,891                       $2,735,436                                                   4.6%Even though I firmly believe that real estate buy and holds should be the foundation of your wealth managment process / portfolio, what I believe is even more important is to find a business that you are absolutely passionate about, a vocation of love, a lifetime career.  

Best of luck with your Real Estate Investing Career.

I think that will really help your RE investing career.

I purchase primarily for cash flow, but I try to buy with an eye to appreciation, as I plan to 10-31 exchange my portfolio in roughly 7 years when I retire from my career and relocate to a better rental market (Florida) where I replace my salary managing 10 or more paid off rental properties with the proceeds of these leveraged ones rising in value.

I worked almost 40 years in the telecommunications industry in Human Resources.

I hope to interview some persons who are experienced in the field to get a more personal perspectiv, more info about the particulars of the job, and career/training options that they may be aware of.You have likely saved me from making a purchase that would be of little or no benefit to me.

I been in sales for my entire career and spent the last 18 in the telecommunications industry.I've had my real estate license since 1991, but use if only for myself when buying/selling or for referals.  

@Eric Western - Welcome,I too had and IT career that lasted 15 years until I ventured out on my own.