I'm a Delaware resident looking to Learn the trade......

If you want 15-20k per month you need to go after small multi's like quads, add value, then trade them up for an apartment, and reinvest that cashflow to then buy a bigger one, OR, find a partner who can help fund a bigger apartment complex deal. 

This could be a viable strategy for sure.Definitely thought about working out a deal with the family, but this is last resort as these guys already work hard in their trade.

Many people might argue with me on my next point, but I would suggest that you pick up some skills in the "trades" so you will learn more details about buildings and be able to evaluate buildings more clearly. 

Clients I have are selling there for 3 caps as well as in California and doing a 1031 to other states.Those appreciation only type markets have wild swings in values.

However, for the experience and the knowledge I'd be happy to trade my IT and analytical skills.  

I'm wanting some feed back on how to write up a Purchase contract where the home owner will sell me her house for what is owed ($30k) with a value around $60k but wants a 20' camper trailer.Ok, I can definitely pull t...

A GC is only used when you're a business doing multiple trades at a time.

I believe real estate to be the best investment - I have tried other investment ideas - short term stock trading which did not go all that well buy I did no lose just got locked into some deals for two years.

I am a professional educator by trade and a contractor by passion.