Just to clarify, it's a little easier in my situation because I don't use mortgages to purchase the properties, so I can get some great deals and pull the trigger fast. 

Costs with being an agent...prelicensing class, licensing fee, assosciation fees, errors and omission insurance, general business liability insurance, ce credits, mls fees, electronic lock box fees.

As stated, risk to build is a major factor of pulling the trigger. 

We are just a little nervous to pull the trigger and we just recently bought our own home at the end of the year.

With that being said, generally you cannot get real estate out of a Corporation without triggering tax implications.

I'm about to pull the trigger on my first property.

I'd refi and lock in for another 5 years or, if you can afford it, do a 15 year.

My loan is locked in at a 4% interest rate over 30 years. 

Nothing substitutes for ACTUAL pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) hard number calculations.2) If you have to worry about securing appliances beyond a locked door and curtains, consider another neighborhood. 3) When the numbers don't work... see 1 above.Good Luck!

Nothing substitutes for ACTUAL pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) hard number calculations.2) If you have to worry about securing appliances beyond a locked door and curtains, consider another neighborhood. 3) When the numbers don't work... see 1 above.Good Luck!