Hi there.  I am a long time podcast listener and lurker, but I have a serious question now as I am helping a friend with decided what to do with a house he has in Oak Park Michigan.  He currently rents the house ts be...

Let me know if I can be of any assistance with any lending questions you or your fiancee may have. 

yeah I have to play smart and that's why I'm on here here seeking advising, 2 head is better than 1.

As for the rest of your 1099 income that you seek to use for real estate, I would suggest one of two things: 1) Put it in an index fund OR2) Put it in a savings account a bond index fundThe reason why I believe these are your two best options is that it sounds like you want to access this money in the short to medium term (within the next 5 years). 

I just got a deal accepted on a residence where the current owner is moving into assisted living on July 15th.

@James Riggs I would love to assist you.

Before doing so I have been thinking about getting my RE license to assist with deals and immerse myself the market.

Yes, there are investor-oriented real estate brokerages that assist clients with the pre-acquisition analysis and support services you seek.If Metro Atlanta is one of your target markets, I'd be happy to refer you to the same brokerage I refer my own international clients to.

Hello Bigger Pockets, I am writing this afternoon seeking advise. 

Shoot me a message and I will assist you!