I have been attending meet ups, webinars, listening to bigger pockets podcasts and meeting with successful real estate investors and landlords to gain as much knowledge and insight as possible.

I  go to these things to gain a little bit of information if any, but I see no reason to go to the paid ones since I can get the information I need via online like Bigger Pockets. 

If you own it for 2 years as your official primary residence (where your driver's license and voting is registered, oh and where you officially live, of course), you'll qualify for the capital gains exemption up to $250k when you sell.Sometimes just having another pair of eyes helps to uncover your options.

Initially when I started working in loans, the idea was to study for my RE license along the way and gain knowledge of the loan side so I’d be more informed when I became an agent.

To me cash flow and equity gain both provide return.  

I know this was all over the place but I’m passionate about passive income, and looking to get out and learn learn learn.

The more passive it is, the lower the the return will be.

My guess is I will not reach those numbers in the beginning (maybe ever) and need to be comfortable losing some money but gaining a place to stay.

Just completed my profile and will be reading as much info on the forums as I can.I am looking to gain knowledge and discover the formula for making money and providing safe and affordable housing.I have very thick skin and will take advice well. 

I work full time, but I want to become involved in real estate "on the side" to gain passive cash flow.