Observe how many have turned toward establishing academies and mentorship programs.  

It is actually the only form of payment that I will pull from my first several properties until I have established a substantial slush fund and the ability for the business to acquire more properties without my personal financial contributions.

Yup that was the definition of gambling..

But you can go from 10 unit MF to 50 units fairly easily given that you have established a track record and experience.Personally, I would rather have a 10 unit MF netting $200/unit than 2 SFH netting $1000/house. 

(Usually 6 months in my experience) The property will then not go against your income because an established rent will be shown in your checking account. 

So I have recently established my own Real Estate investing business.

I have in the last year established an LLC, and am looking to grow my business to someday be a full time business.

Once more established we do have philanthropic goals to assist local families in need of housing. 

I've been listening to Bigger Pockets a lot recently to hone my knowledge and to get any edge I can to help me outpace the established competition in my area. 

I'd Rather go to Vegas and get a good meal and entertainment if I want to gamble ;-)Jim