Growing up my family has helped get me through school and provide a living to me.

This might work right now with 2 units but assuming you will grow this will get too complicated. 

Let me know if you ever need any help in the Kansas City markets.

I see an opportunity for wholesalers, as many investors are more interested than ever in having strong off-market deals presented to them.Over the past few days, I have been rethinking my investment strategy, as I am pessimistic that I will be able to reach my real estate goals in this current market.  

You are in a very decent spot to start out. 1) yes, you'll probably be more successful working with someone who balances out your strengths and weaknesses.2) Don't be afraid to work really really hard at first (6-12 months), it may be necessary.3) network4) think creatively, think differently5) plan to grow6) use other people's money; whenever possible, keep your cash in the bank7) work smarter and smarter as you go... try a few ideas, then focus, try a few more, then focus again, utilize other people's time for 10.00/HR jobs and focus on growing your business.Good Luck!

So I'm in my first ever mortgage (house hack in Chicago) and my mortgage is being serviced by Chase.

Plus, its a good fall-back plan if I ever lose this job.

No probate ever done.

The challenge was simple, I just needed to figure out how to pay for them.Although I can’t explain it, after reading a book called “think and grow rich”, I applied these principals and well, I started finding money.At the same time, I met a future partner, other local resources and decided to really start pressing for more deals.Over the next several months, I went on what my wife describes as an all-out war path.

Also, listen to the pod casts while you commute to work or where ever.