If you already have a decent Downpayment, ok dti and stable work you should be set up pretty well to take that next step.

I need to determine how much someone else purchased a note for and what kind of margin they are looking for to flip it.There's a property I'm pursuing that is a little out of the ordinary - so I can't quite wrap my head around a few things.

2) Avoid Misunderstandings - be up front and clear about every aspect and with every person - Do Make full disclosures, put it in writing, people have bad memories3) Avoid putting your (career) ladder up against the wrong wall and climbing it - Do think about what you want for an outcome and walk the steps backward on paper to outline how to get where and who you want to be

The 1st would be to build credit by utilizing 2-10% (sweet spot) of available credit on your cards for a few to several months (to maximize your score) but two months before you apply for a mortgage pay all debt to $0.The 2nd larger issue is the student loan and the 1st step would be to get copies of your tax returns ready and fill out the paperwork to get on the lowest payment plan i.e.

I am curious as to how i could pursue that option a little further.

I've spent the last 6 months or so absorbing as much information as I can about REI and feel ready to start taking some actionable steps.   

My first questions are as follows: Should I pursue a real estate license now while I have a little more time as opposed to when I have a full time job?

Just need a few commercial investors to step up to bat

Fast forward a year and I have a steady job with income now wanting to take my first steps into looking for apartments to hold and rent out in the Knoxville area. 

@Lidia Bowers   Congratulations for thinking on your next step,  I just went to an event about RE syndication on Dallas by The Real Estate Guys, everyone there advanced to jump on 60 + units,   I am selling my SFH portfolio (also a Realtor myself)  spend some time learning about the topic