I discovered BP a while ago but didn't really get involved until recently.

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All of these may not be triggers for you and me but it may be triggers for other investors.The strategy you had in place is not working -triggerThere were additional costs that the previous owner did not reveal to you -triggerIf you got ripped off by people -triggerIf you partnered with someone and you do not get along or can't agree on nothing - triggerOne of the big employers in the area filed bankruptcy -triggerOne of the big employers in the area decides to move to another city or state -triggerhome owners association is similar to Hitler's gestapo -triggertenants association is unreasonable and troublesomeIf you see another deal that you like better -triggeryou feel the market is going to change -triggerIf the weather changes and suddenly you find that your area is not the same ie drought or flood or mud slide -trigger Insurance increases because of weather change -triggerfound out that the land is contaminated - triggeryou are tired of dealing with the property -triggertenants not paying rent -triggeryou took on more than you can handle -triggerproperty taxes went up -triggergangs in the neighborhood -triggerfamily issues change your priority and you simply cant handle it no more -triggeryour tax abatement has expired - triggertransportation has discontinued in the area -triggerlegislation to put in a new transportation station has been vetoed or approved -triggerthe team (ex contractors, project managers, etc) you tried to put together doesn't work out- triggerillegal activity found on the premises -triggertenants tell you place is haunted and you know someone died on property -triggerdemonic neighborsabundance of pests -triggersink hole formed - triggercess pool discovered -triggerwater contaminationpopulation changeschools accredation changesschools shut downtenants or their family starts shooting at each other or youwrong type of business sets up shop near your property, or they are too close or your comfort. ie gas station or drug dealer or prostitution or cemetery or factorywhatever does not float your boat -trigger

In the process of researching that I discovered the real estate investing/wholesaling/flipping process, and became intrigued. 

Yup, I currently have Discover savings account with high yield interest at 1.5%. 

I’ve been studying Real Estate Investing for 7 months now & I am determined to make this my path to financial freedom.

@Ken Nyczaj You should build in a feasibility study into the contract with a clear exit clause. 

Scott's books here on BP, study them and you will have a better understanding about capex over time.

In today’s episode, you’ll not only discover that it’s possible, but you’ll see exactly how it was done.

So I thought I cant go wrong  then by picking the most difficult study I can find, ... so I picked Aerospace Engineering... without a goal a plan nothing.Well I ended up working for NASA as a Robotics scientist making Ironman a reality.Look  bubbles... having a plan is great.