In person learning can be great if that's your preferred learning style, but there are many online programs that will give you an abundance of information and the flexibility to go through the content at your own pace.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

Work hard, save money and be very careful, many people in REI don't have a blue collar work ethic.

We have an on demand electric on one place it was good but we had to upgrade the electric to do it so that would wipe out any savings for you.

.- You'll save A LOT by talking to 3-5 contractors for any big item.

. ($300 saved). 

Save up 5% down and rent out the old property with #s that look similar to this.

If you are doing single family save yourself the trouble and get a subscription to Privy.

Save up as much money as you can over the next year or two.

Especially if this is your first home, things will go wrong and being closer will save you time, money and headache.