Watch for an aspect of RE investing that intrigues you and sounds like a good fit for your skills, interests, and current financial situation.

Nick, if you are able to net $40k tax free, I think the question becomes would you be able to do something with that money that would improve your financial state faster than simply continuing to own your home? 

It does not sound like you are financially ready to invest.

Business valuation = 3-4x NOI + inventory.Building valuation...The two most important questions: (1) what is the financial strength of the tenant / what do their trends and industry viability look like?

Many have stated here that the best way to learn is to actually start, otherwise "analysis paralysis".My value add is that I am a good communicator with strong negotiation skills, love to work with and help people, as well as have significant business operational and financial knowledge.

More important than the structure, however, is to take a deep dive into the sponsor’s financial projections and their historical actual performance versus their projected performance.

I have worked at the Newport News shipyard for over 11 years working on amazing naval ships and as enjoyable and interesting as a job that this is, I haven't been able to create financial freedom that I desire from just working here.

You can get a cheap financial calculator or download an app to do the mortgage calculations needed to answer this question.

Our leases make it explicitly clear that the co-signer has no tenancy rights, only financial responsibility should the tenant default on the lease. 

I chose this because i'm looking for cash flow and looking to achieve financial independence before 30 -- I am 21.Knowing my niche and some of my criteria, I was wondering if I should consider incorporating.