I'm one of his victims unfortunately.Just kidding J.

It just so happens that my kids will be out of town, leaving me with a rare evening free. :)

@Daniel S.Don't forget that there's a 10% early withdrawal fee (age > 59-1/2) in addition to the taxes.

I want to be the one FLIPPING these houses and making a difference in dilapidated neighborhoods but I don't have the financial backing so I just feel like a kid in a candy store with no candy money.

When my kids were 2 and 4, I refinanced the rental to a 15 year loan so it would be paid off before my oldest graduated high school.  

Becoming an agent has costs to operate Day 1 which includes: additional car insurance (required to drive people around), licensing fees, dues (state and national), fees to operate a Supra key, to be on MARIS (MLS), prepaid legal fees, etc.

We have been living with the house as-is, and a found a number of additional problems with it.  

Additionally, since you are earning a good wage you qualify as accredited investor.  

I'm a SD resident entering the game and buying two SFH's in the KC, MO suburbs and am looking for recommendations on local (San Diego) CPAs that specialize in REI, and specifically have a knowledgeset for investors with holdings outside California.In addition, as someone starting out with their first holdings, any recommendations on things to specifically knock out right off the bat with my new CPA would be much appreciated!

This translates into $204K over the life, in addition to the small down payment.