I'm guessing NM prices are out of your reach for the time being even if you sold your car and got a beater, but you may be able to swing it if you can find owner carry or sub2 deals.

Exactly your desire for what to learn is why I stick with turnkeys, because they keep me learning the fundamentals rather than swinging hammers and fixing toilets.

But man, it would have been sweet to have one swing at his knees!

Your danger with the stock market is if the market swings and you bail, you are locking in your losses.  

It's a strategy that doesn't work for everyone's family situation, but if you can swing it, it can be an excellent way to get started, and for new investors to get their foot in the door!

Maybe in a few years when I come home for good I can use an FHA loan to finance my swinging bachelor pad.

Triplexes used to be IMPOSSIBLE to finance, got easier the last five years but that pendulum could be swinging as we speak.

Although I put my first ad in the paper on Friday.The bad part of buying this, beside cutting way into my golfing time is that because I had to pass on a house a block away that was in pretty good shape that I could've had in the mid 40s, and one across the street from me that I could've had for about $130K.

Property by a golf course. 13 acres a 30 year old house with inside pool, and a large "out bldg".

Talk with your financial advisor and lawyer to see if you can swing it.