You should get some great exposure while working at Turner.

Also, it'll help me connect to people in the Fort Worth area through constant exposure.

Some small banks have small limits on the loan exposure they'll take for a single borrower.As with any floating loan, you should make sure that your property still cash flows in the event of a large upward shock to rates.

It's never too late to get started and you've certainly come to the right place.Here's a good quick look at RE investing: http://www.investopedia.com/slide-show/real-estate-investing/It looks like number 2 and number 4 would be most appealing for you.If you want to have exposure to RE cashflow and appreciation without being very hands-on, you might be best suited to find a solid REIT or even consider investing/partnering with a smaller company/individual that is looking to expand.To answer your questions:1.

From what I read and understand by your post, I would not have an interest in enabling your plan for numerous reasons.Primarily, legal exposure and being associated with the possibility of other family members feeling left out, cheated, etc.

As a bonus, the pared-down list is in a format that is label-ready!

The commission will be a months rent, but you will get lots of exposure and have others showing the house for you.

Being a structural engineer is a huge bonus if you get into development, as it has real monetary value.

It's fairly cheap and the cost is nothing compared to your financial exposure once they've moved in.George

Remember a small amount of bonus cash may make their week and get you done twice as fast and it really won't make your flip go into the negative to do this a couple of times.You will always have contractors try to add on "stuff".