You can get training, support, and mentorship without having to go in to an office these days so that's not a factor.

Stay safe and healthy first! 

From there, you can continue to learn, build your plan(s) of attack, fine tune what areas of RE you want to go deep in, and frankly start building a career and income that can support REI in SoCal, perhaps the most expensive place to buy alongside SFBA/NY.

I'll start familiarizing myself with them tonight.Stay healthy!

If structured properly (and your documentable income can support it), you can finance up to 20 separate properties between you and your wife.2 - The maximum LTV for cash-out refinance is currently 80% on a single loan. 

I remember when anti-religious groups were going to boycott Chik Fil-A for their support of certain candidates, and then religious groups were going to boycott them for not donating to religious groups any more.

Good Afternoon BP,Hope this post finds everyone healthy during this wild time. 

I.e. would having a healthy W2, 401k balance, and a cash reserve > lump sump due, mean they can hold me to the fire and REQUIRE that I pay in full, before offering loan modification? 

Our BiggerPockets members are supportive to newbies like you. 

If the NY State government is keen on providing rent support for 90 days, then they should be issuing government backed vouchers, not forcing the burden on small business owners.