I would just think of it as buying an asset with the option available someday to give it to a child as a stream of income, or refi/sell it for the cash for your kid to use for education, business, or a home.

I would have killed for a free education.

We host weekly educational/networking calls and often have big names in the industry join.

Second, continue your education by reading targeted books, podcasts, reading through BiggerPocket archives on strategies your, will you?

It keeps you focused, broadens your network, your investment education and it gives you a community.

Hi everyone,My name is Shane, I'm not necessarily new to the investing world as I've been lurking and educating for years now, but I am yet to make the leap of buying a first investment property.

Just pick up the phone and go for it, then get better through education and practice. 

So as long as you make an educated decision cool.  

I am posing this hypothetical question for the purpose of education and understanding. 

Here is my suggestion on how to get started:1) Educate yourself -Lots of the questions you probably have are answered in multiple books.