Having a significant other definitely changes things, but for me it's been very positive :) Jake, I'm definitely doing everything I can to cut back my spending habits within reason.

Don't cut her out being cheap. 

If you have to take up any part of the litigation, I would cut bait and get your earnest back and look for your next deal.good luck.  

The hospitality industry lobbied pretty hard for that to happen to give them an edge since those are areas where hotels are located as opposed to residential zones. 

They get their cut, you get the property.Of course, you have to figure out what it is worth and whether that's a wise investment for you.

These are all ideas around the edges, but the big thing is to buy something that allows you to offset your mortgage with rent income and then save that for the next.Anyway, good luck in your search!

I also prefer not to use a management company, as I don't want them cutting into my profits.My long-term goal is to generate enough income to live comfortably and eventually build a real estate empire.

That’s awesome you're getting your real estate license—it’s a solid move that’ll give you an edge in investing for sure.

In light of the recent 50bps rate cut, we're starting to see an uptick in requests for Freddie Mac SBL and Fannie Small Loan multifamily loan quotes.

None of these things made me a better investor, or I should say gave me an edge that I could not have gotten otherwise.Buying a house and renting it out is not rocket science, despite what some gurus will tray to make you think.