Choose whichever one suits you.The problem is that you can be sued for anything and held liable for anything.

If you've got a reputable roofing contractor there should be no reason why they aren't in and out in less than a day to complete the entire roof job.  

I see it as the path for me to create something positive in my life and something that will allow me to spend my time how I choose... because that's one of the most valuable things we have: time.

Would you choose to buy one or two houses outright have no mortgage, or use that $50k to buy 4 or 5 houses with mortgages.I know I'm not giving a ton a details, and I'm not adding in closing costs and commissions and all that...

I assume you want more buy and holds in the future, so the best thing to just get started.Your title says real estate investor, so i assume you have the resources to prove yourself a reputable person to the banks you work with on a regular basis.

.$264 can equate to a bunch of downpayments on properties depending on the area you choose, which it sounds like MN is the state you're choosing to invest in.I know there's a few turn key guys out there to try as an option!

I have not left my full time job, but I am to a point with monthly cash flow that would allow for that move, if I so choose it.  

I am telling about myself not because I regret choosing my major in college, but because I feel I don't have all the necessary skills to get started in real estate investing.

Adam So Adam....let me start by saying that I am not trying to be abrasive....it is truly not my intent....and I am new to BP....with that said I will stick my head in the lions mouth...Montalongo has a HORRIBLE reputation....for all the reasons stated here...look him up at all and you'll see why....chapter7 for his personal, while his "company" (by and large connected is making money hand over fist teaching about how to become successful like him)....sleazy behavior. 

If I do choose to do that then I could put exit clauses in the contract.