During my time here, I was fortunate enough to stumble upon the BP podcast and immediately became inspired to start my real estate journey.

In this case, I'm fortunate, as this tenant is on 100% public assistance. 

Fortunately it sold quickly and we were looking to put it to use. 

Through a combination of active and passive RE investments, and fortunate increases in income from existing RE investments, this goal was achieved.

What can I use that will last a fairly long time, will fit that uneven floor upstairs and doesn't cost a fortune?

I applied for a Cash Out Refinance with the bank that holds my mortgage.In an effort to actually enjoy my life and spend time with my 1 year old son as he grows up, I left my job at a Fortune 100 company to own a business where I make very similar money working about 6-8 hours/week instead of 60-80.The next step IS real estate investing.

But unfortunately (or fortunately, depends on how you look at it) my old age and wisdom kicked in and going to jail and lossing my family is not worth a rent house.So basically I think we broke every rule of being a land lord possible.

Remember that fortune is in the follow up. 

I am in a fortunate position at my day job that allows me to listen to podcasts on the job.

In his groundbreaking book, "A Fortune At Your Feet",A.D.