If you are truly committed, don't party and do drugs.

"Say no to drugs" doing them, not "growing drugs", legally of course 6.

This is well known throughout the city, unfortunately, as the focal point for rampant drug use.

@Micah StarbuckCall your 401k administrator to see if they allow 401k loan and the interest rates, terms etc.

Of course, dealing drugs, or being an axe murderer are not "insignificant", and will disqualify you in a heartbeat.

EXAMPLE: Brokerage A offers 100% commissions but charges $500 monthly administrative fee and $150 per transaction.

I try to fill up my day with tasks focused on finding new deals, checking on projects from time to time, talking to leads, and administrative stuff.

There seems to be no shortage of flakes, drug addicts, scam artist, and assorted dirt bags in construction. 

If you are just starting out but not ready to invest, try to find a successful investor and see if you can provide any value to them, helping out, bird dogging, administrative help...

The partner bring the down payments and I do ALL of the rest; find, rehab if needed, administrative work and PM.I think you mentioned that you have your own rentals and are aware of the 'tax losses' due mainly to the depreciation aspect while still allowing for positive cash flow.