My long-term goal is to be able to retire by 60; so I will need to obtain 20 properties that have great cash-flow.I am looking forward to learning and sharing.

I've been stressing out more than i have ever been just finding a house, which i naively thought would be a whole lot easier and that obtaining the down payment / finance would be the hardest part. tips or advice for my first purchase would highly appriciated!  

This was an entry level position where they will help you obtain your appraiser's license.  

(i) Limited or No History of Rental Income Where the Borrower does not have a history of Rental Income from the subject since the previous tax filing: Two- to Four-Units The Mortgagee must verify and document the proposed Rental Income by obtaining an appraisal showing fair market rent (use Fannie Mae Form 1025/Freddie Mac Form 72, Small Residential Income Property Appraisal Report) and, if available, the prospective leases.

I got into RE back in 2006 when I obtained my RE sales license but I never really utilized it due to the lack of training, cold feet and the market crash.

This will increase the return above what can be obtained on a passive investment.

THE LLC or S CORP is great form other reasons as well like your new found business line of credit you can not obtain once you get your employess ID number.

Hi, Can anyone recommend a phone service that will allow me to obtain a local area code and phone number that I can have forwarded to my cell phone?

Cash flow is obtained, but at the expense of appreciation and tax benefits.

As such, its my goal to help other investors plan ahead strategically, not just obtain financing for the deal at hand, but create a longterm strategy for financial growth through real estate investing.