Is there any skiing or winter sports there? 

In addition, foregoing going out (eating, clubbing, concerts, sporting events, etc.) as often could result in savings that can be applied to the down payment.Small sacrifices can help many obtain the necessary down payment.Save now, reward yourself when the nearly passive income permits.Good luck

I did it at 31, but nobody was asking me for advice as I drove my beater with my brown-bagged lunch living in a trailer park.Most won't work and sacrifice enough, not to mention bother to get their phone out of their face long enough to even meet people or do critical thinking of their own.

Has dreams of going "pro" (as most young kids do with whatever sport they're into).

Travel food blog and sports will take me to healthy and wealthy goal.

I used to play a ton of golf and always walked and packed my bag.. that along 130 rounds  a year was good for 10 to 15 lbs.. on my frame.. but dont golf anymore so have to work out.

Sadly, someone's going to be left holding the bag.

With just $15, you can buy a big old bottle of reconstituted lemon juice, a squirt bottle, and a canvas bag.

Disclose to them that you are an agent and if you had the money you would buy these great deals, but for now you will just pass them to your friends with money bags. 3)Create a buyers list in that market.

No problem @Kevin McGuire, I firmly believe real estate investing is a team sport that we can all win at.