However, mistakes do happen (hanging out with a wrong crowd) or wrongful convictions so if the applicant can prove that they are a righteous citizen now, then I would personally feel that it would be ok to rent to them if they have a track record of paying bills on time and good landlord references etc. 

Meanwhile, my spouse is hanging onto a full-time job so we can afford to take some chances with this endeavor.Regarding the ability to obtain financing - time will tell, of course, so I can't speculate on our ability there.

When I ask guys on the equity side how they price deals, they tell me it's about coming up with a cap rate lower than the next guy.It won't be this way forever, just hang tight and pick your spots.

But you can ask MHP issues on that linkedin group.Also the old timers hang out on Frank and Dave's sites free forum.  

Hi Alex, getting some tax experience at a smaller firm or hanging your own shingle will teach you a heck of a lot more about real estate as it applies to 99% of people on BiggerPockets than you would learn at a larger firm.  

Find them through Google and meetup.com Find the investor/agents here ask where they hang and why.Paul

But hang in there and it will come together!

Logan, I can chat with you about hanging your license to see if it's a goof fit.  

Do you know what broker or brokerage firm you'll hang your license under?

I am not positive, but I believe as long as you disclose everything and the firm at which you hang your license is fine with it, I think it is ok.