I could go on for days about the plans and ideas I have constantly spinning in my head and as I said I have trouble slowing down and being patient but I know I need to really have everything in order before making any moves. 

Unless you already have a stream of passive income to fund your lifestyle, I don't think starting real estate investing with $13K and a 688 FICO score is going to be a ticket to financial freedom (although I'm sure it has been done). 

Hey @Joshua Mercado I'm not sure how long you've been flipping pallets but your tax return is the next best thing to proving income for non-traditional or unpredictable income streams. 

@Jenni Utz Constantly analyzing deals in my market and talking to potential partners!

You would eventually find yourself in many deals, with multiple income streams, with the equity building. 

A good Professional PM is going to stay on top of these constantly changing Executive Orders, constantly in communication with other PM's dealing with similar problems.

Meet ups and masterminds are talked about on BP constantly as such an important thing that helps out so many new investors.

Once I had a kid, I couldn't see myself working until 3am and being constantly on call anymore. 

Of course, there is all the attention required in between.Then, there have been years where I just collected rent checks and paid my monthly bills....Sometimes one unit is a “problem child” with constant turnover each year... until it settled out...In the past couple years three of my long term tenants moved on.

They’re industry leaders when it comes tonavigating the constant legislative changes the city and the state pass.