ianternet, Give us some more details on your short and long term goals.

Again, google it or find a 1031 TIC company and they can explain all the details.

I didn't ask any details about the house (I don't care) - I simply asked how much he wanted for the house and where it was located.

Also, there was a post on here from a seasoned investor stating that she uses a Non-Compete & Non-Disclosure form before she gives away too much detail (i.e. address of property; seller name; seller phone number)...where can I find this form?

This $495.00 will be subtracted from the 3.5% commission.After we had gone through the minutia details, he states that he would assign one of his employees to handle my acquisition of the property.

What are the details of her loan?

With how detailed your plan to this business, I am little surprised by the question in your step 3 of if you really need to get a team of people.

Now, I work full-time so I can make sure I have steady income and health insurance, and just work with referrals.

I can discuss with you in more detail to get you ready for investing in the future.

But it's hard to offer any advice with no deal details....