My husband and I started with rentals 3 or 4 years ago, but wish we had known about real estate investing (and BP) sooner.

Pao Prieto Gym, small movie theater (like Cinepolis), etc.

But in no way would any of us suggest you get a HELOC to pay down/replace a mortgage with hopes of paying it down sooner.

That's what I want the most out of life right now and being a realtor there is my goal.Originally I was going to get my license here in MA, work for 12-18 months to get experience and save up money then move out to California but I've had people tell me that I should just save up some money, move out to SD soonish and get a place/job that lets me stay afloat while getting my license there because I'm just going to be starting from scratch when I eventually leave Mass.I'm starting to consider moving sooner than later because it seems to make more sense but want to hear what others think.

Once you've done this, speak to some people about the time commitment (I'd be happy to give any input or advice) and this should help you determine if you want to do it or not.I wish I would've became an agent sooner and I would recommend anyone starting out in Real Estate consider getting their license.Best of luck to you!

@Dan Turkel1) Pick three comps that are closest in proximity, past 90 days or sooner for COE, no more than 120 sq feet difference, and make sure that the features of the homes are not drastically different (i.e. a pool, ocean view).2) If your house as a difference of one less bath room, but is a nicer finish, it should take on the next comparable price of the home with the extra bathroom.

If it helps me rent it sooner and keeps good tenants it would be worth it to me.

They can pull MLS Data for you, get you in to see some of those properties where they allow showings, and will be able to answer most of your basic real estate related questions.Plus, you'll need one should you find a property you want to put an offer in on anyway, so it's better to get the conversation started sooner rather than later.Best of luck!

I wish I could have done it sooner but I feel I made the transition at the exact right time.

I was mostly fine with it because all the leases were going to be up in July or sooner.