It's fine if you want to jump in without a goal, but it's a marathon... not a sprint... and your "big why" will pick you up on the days when you need it. 

Having said that, if you want to get into real estate suggest that you do part time by helping local wholesellers and do the following:1) make a list of wholesellers in your area 2) call them up and see if they will let you pick up anything on their marketing side and once you in you can gradually know more. 

JK, I'll pick it up.

lot rent, occupied lots, number of park owned homes, utilities set up, private or public water and sewer.  

Huge difference when standing in front of a judge.Did she call to have the utilities shut off at your building or transferred to a new building?

I am hoping to pick your brains regarding flipping houses.  

I have some partner-investors lined up who are willing to put some money in the pot to make the next purchase(s) happen, but without utilizing this before, I'd like some pointers.

I just picked up a house for 47k and it’s worth 82k.

@Mike D'Arrigo Thank you so much, I may reach out to as I have seen you have property here in K.C. so would love to pick your brain. 

You picked a great place to learn about investing as GR is super hot right now.