You also live right next to your tenants, a tip I got from a member was if tenants ask if you are the landlord, let them know you have to check with your "parter" when making decisions.I think it is a fantastic way to get started, since you get your feet wet with Property management and also have a primary residence 

I like the idea of using it to get my feet wet in rentals, but part of me says to take advantage of the higher home values in my area by selling it now and then getting into rentals with some of the proceeds. 

There are numerous qualified retirement plans available to you as a small business owner.  

My husband and I are just getting our toes wet but we determined to find our way to financial freedom.  

It is a modest $300/mo for each of us.NOW - i have an IRA that i would love to use on a couple of duplexes to really get my feet wet individually.  

Will help you understand DCF, NPV, and numerous financial metrics.BUT If you're looking for an education that will get you a job, there really isn't any.

Spoke with numerous contractors and suppliers and since the cost difference is marginal, the upside of engineered hardwood is worth it all day.

Going to spread some dry cement mix and rake it in then wet it down to lock up the sand where you walk .  

Im thinking of doing a simpler deal with maybe less immediate equity at first just to get my feet wet and satisfy the 1031 exchange timeline.

There are numerous types of mold, but black mold is the one we generally talk about.