In a few years, you'll have the choice between keeping the job (if you really love it) or leaving with a nice little nest egg to get you started (plus a bunch of RE experience that you can leverage if you decide to do that full time).Worst case, you finish school and decide to try RE full time.

It also depends on the individual you are mentoring, the local market, etc.

I've work with prudential in all my deals from Boston, nc to pa...so very comfortable with them (all by accident)So prudential is a logical choice in that sense but not very investor friendly in Keller William sense.

"Redemption period" is a poor choice of terms in Maryland.

But before I start I would like to mention, like Bill said, the idea of buying an individual non-performing note directly from the bank is an unlikely scenario, unless you have a lot of capital to buy in bulk.

of the details through BP's marketplace, or individually emailing colleagues, or ....?

If an employeer has a choice between someone with a degree and someone with just a high school diploma, they lean to the one with the degree.

This information is readily available for you as a plan participant, it could be posted on your online account but if not call your provider.Loans if allowed are the best way to go, it's tax free $$ (unless you default) where as a Hardship withdrawal has tax consequences depending on your individual tax situation.

Project out your cash flow and figure out where you need to be to see what you can do with your own individual model for success.

For that I bought a used Fridge and stove from individuals from CL.