Additionally there is nothing wrong with making would be Agents demonstrate something simple like being financially literate enough to become a property owner before starting a career where they present themselves to the general public as a housing expert.You wouldn't send your kids to driving school if the teacher never drove a car would you?

With the addition of 2 kiddos, my family has recently relocated back to MA.

Not saying this info is wrong just looking for additional guidance and advice. 

Any additional tips or things I should consider would be super helpful!

If I get an answer of "a month's rent to place a tenant, 20% of rents and I keep all the late fees", then there wouldn't be any additional questions from me and we'd both save time.

Currently, I have only been searching property listings on the MLS.I am seeking advice on whether to purchase an additional primary residence now with 5% down and rent my current owned home, or wait 3 months to save the full down payment for a rental property.

I’m here seeking out someone to just take me under their wing and help a newbie learn the ropes or just provide some insight into how they would start investing if they were in my situation.Here is a brief idea of what my situation is:I own a home in Northport, Alabama which is about 20 minutes from downtown Tuscaloosa, Alabama - Home to the University of Alabama.

I have the parents co-sign and I and additional landlord insurance to cover any f*ck-ups they do.Works like a charm..

Additionally, you can get section 8 in there, and you have gov't money coming in paying their mortgage.Follow this sage advice, you'll have over a million dollars in real estate within 2 years pulling in around $6000 a month. 

Thanks for the insights @Nicholas L.