My situation is unique to me just as yours is to you, but think hard about your advantages that you have and use them to your advantage.

Every state has unique laws.

I plan on continuing my flipping business and I want to stretch out into buying rental properties.

Don't let the fear of loss that motivates others into overspending or stretching themselves too thin, cause a similar reaction in yourself that can wind up costing you money and your credit if you pull the trigger too soon.

Not one article that will be able to specifically address your unique situation.Every investor is unique with unique goals.

Your situation is unique and there is no one correct answer, especially based upon the very little information you provided.

Every property is unique and so is the information.

Every person and their situation is unique and must determine their own lifetime investment path.As my father would say; "Plan your life and work your plan."

I will be using this paycheck as well as partnering with a friend(s) to buy rental properties.We have enough to buy our first property and I am faced with the dilemma of whether or not to get access to the MLS database.Utah requires 120 hours of training to get an agent license, but I cant seem to find out whether or not that grants me access to the MLS, or if I have to join a brokerage to get access.The 120 hours is nothing as I have two-week stretches of time off (perfect for finding deals, etc).

Every state has unique laws.