Honestly we wanted to rent out our other unit in our other duplex and we loved the area.

Other than that, you will need to network with a lot of people to find seller finance deals.

Step 1 is to demonstrate real expertise in what you're teaching through verifiable results.Step 2 is to figure out what other courses are failing to deliver and target that.I'm not at all enthusiastic about another real estate guru. 

Which I know from being in other business that that does not look good to clients if I have to cancel showing or if I don’t show for showing and pay someone else to show my house I think you can pull it off as long as you set expectations properly with clients upfront and especially if you’re working with people you already know, like other fire fighters for example will be fine with your unpredictable schedule.

"Subject" to other factors that is where you wantto either buy or build first.

If the state matters, I'm interested in Connecticut@Matt WanThe key to understanding being “in person” is that you can be “in person” anywhere there is a notary or other person who can certify your signature… typically.  

Evan your point about wholesaling is a good one too, I have to admit the red flags did go off for me a bit but I figured it'd be worth seeing what others had to say.

Other options include the BRRRR strategy, which allows you to recycle your capital by refinancing after renovations, or partnering with an experienced investor to scale faster.

It is in an enclosed gate area that can only be opened from inside the fence so I'm leaning away from using it as storage space while I have other guests staying there.

If so there are other things to check.