In your career you will run into the most oddest situations - they don't tend to be worth it most of the time.

Even the pros who have been flipping houses for several years lose a lot of money on some of their flips.Start with something like a 4-plex where the profit you earn is almost exponential when you increase the rents.

It is always wise to follow up on those referrals.Before I got into real estate investing, I had another life and I was somewhat successful in a career where I made lifelong friends, and I have a rather large extended family that has some ambition. 

If anyone has suggestions/tips for getting into real estate investing/real estate career that would be much appreciated!

So there's a significant gap in my income earnings.

The net result is then taxed as investment income (no SS, FICA or Medicare etc) as apposed to earned income.

Beyond the internet research I perform, I want to begin speaking with local property managers, real estate agents, contractors, etc. to get some expert advice on neighborhoods and market trends.Being the socially awkward individual I am, I am having a hard time imagining why these people would give me the time of day.Has it been everyone's experience that when you call a property manager on top of the google page with a bunch of questions, they spend the time with you to earn your potential business?

Is the loan for the $36,000, or for the entire deal.If your $36,000 loan is for 5 years at 8% you will be paying about $8,000 for the loan interest at about $730 per month.If your money is in its current investment earns 5% per year you will earn almost $10,000 in 10 years. if you earn 6% per year you will earn almost $12,200.So, if your get your $36,000 loan at 8% you will be better off.

You can always make more money later to pay off your student loans, but you can't earn back lost years. 

I'm looking for a casual time of networking to help connect and move forward in my Real Estate investing and career.