My recommendation would be to read all you can, get a basic foundation of understanding on what it is you are interested in, and the come back to the forums and ask questions to refine/improve your knowledge and fill in the gaps.Then, IF you still have questions at that point or need help putting it all into practice, try to find a mentor. 

Was talking with our mouser and he was telling me about some high end areas (Stonegate, Waterhouse) in Beaverton having rats in their crawl spaces and attics.Had an invasion in SE Portland where I am tearing out all the insulation and patching foundation openings.Rat sh!

I think it's important to keep that goal/reason in mind as it provides grit, the foundation for success.  

More than the financial aspect it has created, it has taught me a lot more lessons along the way that I know will be much more valuable in the long run. 1) Allowed me to go in relatively blind into a deal and have the confidence that with my foundation I will make it work no matter what.

Hi All.Looking for a recommendation for a foundation repair/waterproofing company.

We are working towards full time investing but the W2 income is setting the foundation for us.

In general - Unless you know the property has only skin-deep stuff you can fix FOR SURE - I'd hire an inspector to look for stuff like foundation issues, moisture invasion, everything is to code, major mechanical stuff, life on expensive stuff like HVAC/roofs.MHs a little easier though, but don't know the level of rehab you want to do.

Crime rates, sewer inspections, electrical inspections, plumbing inspections, foundation inspections.  3. 

Roofs, kitchens, bathrooms, foundations, plumbing, electrical, windows, HVAC, hardscape are all expensive. 

Research published today by the First Street Foundation (a research and technology nonprofit) shows that FEMA flood maps underestimate the risk to homes/businesses by 67%.