We saved monthly for over a year and in the fall of 2018 we purchased a half acre of land with a 1990s model single wide house trailer on it for $15,000 from a local real estate investor who had abandoned the project after letting it sit on the MLS for a year at 40k and needed money for another project.

It's time to see that third unit, you can't decide without seeing it.As a carpenter you should be able to raise the height of the windows, put up railing, make them unable to open... something so a kid can't fall out.How about a spiral stair case? 

Do most attorneys understand lending and security law or the nuances behind taking money from silent partners?

When this happens, we should watch the markets fall back based on oversupply.

The deal ended up falling through but I'll take your advice into the next one when I'm setting up a new lease. 

25% equity in the deal as a silent partner*

This team will create checks and balances system with your funds to make sure your portfolio is balanced and your money does not fall too heavily into an "advisors" hands that is looking for a commission check.

We are in a seller's market, and it's not an easy time to buy, but the economy is strong, rates are low, and people will always need a place to live.Something people might not factor in is that market rents can fall in a recession, even in mid-market affordable properties.

Don't fall in love with any property. 

Hi Max, I am in the Mayfair neighborhood of Philadelphia and an agent as well looking to do the same before I start law school in the fall, do you have any availability to discuss how you got started?