@James Wise I play to just work for a real estate company first, I ideally want to invest but I plan to "test the waters first" and see if I like it.

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What you will come to realize, as you learn how to put things together...specifically:  Market Analysis, How Money Works (the Math part) and a REI Plan, you'll see that REI is very much like writing, reading, and playing music. 

There is quite a bit of equity in this short sale home which I dread losing especially due to some of the guidance I received from the parties in play (lender/s and realtor). 

There is also an empty lot right next to the complex where I was thinking I could put a park for the kids in the area to play.. seeing as how there is an offender of children residing in the complex, that’s out of the window.

@Justin True one more thing I just thought of here:  you should try downloading the Experian app and playing around with it. 

I’d want to have a couple of thought out exit strategies if you end up not liking the roommate play or want to move on.

I came from the single family space, and after a horrible eviction from my turn-key rental which cost me a $10,000 education, I'm happy to scale up where the professionals play--professional GP team and professional management and economies of scale.

I think you could take practically any industry and play out a scenario in which this will have a major effect on that industry and it's employees. 

Or an oil play like USO.Just hang on to your britches, and don't be surprised if you find yourself walking around naked at some point 😬