That sounds strange, but you have nothing holding you back from venturing out of your security...because you have lost that security blanket that was your job.I would venture to say, that most of the success stories in history, started out where you are right now...me included.So, with nothing holding you back, and with plenty of time on your hands (time will always be your greatest asset...since you can never get it back), if you want to get into REI, you need to do the following:1 - Learn,2 - Learn some more,3 - Keep learning.Places to learn (before you say "that costs money"), that don't cost any money are:1 - Online education sites that have free articles written by experts in their fields.2 - Free e-books, that you can get online.3 - Joining your local REIC's to both learn and network.4 - ...and never stop learning...even when you become a success at this (and you will)Also, three very critical actions you MUST follow to be a success:1 - Always think possitive.2 - Train yourself to think of future "obstacles" as temporary problems...and you are the problem solver. 

Most banks have a specific process for listing the homes and its likely to be put on the market in the future. 

First, I want to the Express my Gratitude to God in advance for the amazing thinks he has in the future for me: The Inspirations He will send my way during prayers and meditations; The blessings and guidance in my daily encounters; The amazing time to look forward to with family and friends; The Fruitful relationships I will continue to develop with my patients, clients, coworkers, fellow investors and entrepreneurs, and all other professionals; Abundant spiritual, mental, physical and social health; The constant awareness that “I don't wanna spend my whole life asking, What if I had given everything, Instead of going through the motions?”

I was talking yesterday about what I would need in order to purchase again in the future.

I would make this property your first flip so you can showcase it to investors/lenders in the future.

I always wonder what the general consensus is among investors on “make-ready” cost estimates when you have to turn a unit in the future.

The bank will give you a equity backed loan with a balloon payment in the future up to 70% of the ARV.

You might spend a few bucks more now but when you go to sell it in the future the insured chain of title will save you future expenses and bring top dollar to your future sale

I don’t have a goal to give up my full-time job in the future to be a full-time agent.

They are in their 60's with no pensions, retirement plans, or property.I'm planning on helping them to purchase a home soon, possibly using my credit to do so unless we can find an owner finance or similar situation.My question is this: is there a way I could use my credit to help them buy a home while preserving my buying power for future deals that I want to do on my own?