But now that I've been on the stage for so long and the satisfaction from setting out on a difficult journey I saw results in ways I never could have imagined, I now have set my sights on this new territory. 

The best bet is just do good background checks and get good references from previous landlords, but not the current landlord.

Hi Everyone,I'm wondering how to begin this investment journey.

I feel like I'm missing some information that would help me more accurately gauge a property and I am not sure how to obtain that without the help of a real estate agent.I am open to and appreciative of any feedbacks on how to improve my journey towards financial independence via real estate investment.

Best luck on your journey :)

Sounds like your best bet would be seller financing otherwise you could bring on a partner.

Best bet would probably be 6+ properties with below market rents.If would like to talk in more detail about the strategies I can give you a call on Monday.Niels

@Ryan McGrath I think your first concern is to make sure it's a legal rooming house or to understand the steps that it will take to make it one - which I'll bet would include things like extra egresses and a sprinkler system.One incident / phone call / police visit where word gets back to the building inspector and you might find a big red "VIOLATION" sticker on your front door.Next, I'd want to do some forensic accounting. 

Your best bet will be to go about it through the pending tax sale angle.

I bet the Fed will lower rates before it lasts too long.Trade tariffs are my near term equity trade triggers.