Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books for this or you can learn by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

I don’t think I would need The services of a checkbook IRA and I’m not looking for a lot of interaction with the custodian.

Many brokers release cap rate surveys.Here is a cool interactive cap rate map tool from CBRE.https://mapping.cbre.com/maps/...

@Dave Foster.

It's truly just a matter of time now...I look forward to interacting with you all and continuing to expand my horizons for what may be possible, all while hopefully being able to support those of you ahead of me and helping those coming along behind me.

If this IS a primary residence, is it NOT eligible for a 1031 Exchange - even after you turn it into a rental for a few years. 1031 eligibility is based on intent at purchase, right @Dave Foster?

I am finding that tenant mannerisms and how they interact with you is about 90% accurate of what to expect when they are in the dwelling.If you have a job that makes far more income than your investments (to start) -- find yourself a great PM and pay them.

Similar to what @Dave Foster said on floating close. 

@Dave Foster, thanks! 

Son, daughter, stepchild, foster child, adopted child,or a descendant of any of them.2.