Finish the school and get your degree - you'll need it later, especially if it's business management.

Just something to think about that most people don't consider until it's too late. 

I just finished "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" and now have started "The Book On Rental Property Investing" By Brandon Turner, which is how I found this website.With a little bit of background, I wanted to reach out and ask other users what their start up story was.

sorry for the late reply but thank you

People were interested on this property even before we finished the rehab.

This will allow me to pursue my goal of hiking the AT from start to finish in 6 months.Year Long goal; to develop the means and methods to buy and manage real estate investments smartly, to find a duplex owned by a "tired" land lord in the Beavercreek and Springboro Ohio area that can be managed more effectively. 3 month goal; to line up a HELOC after interviewing multiple banks/CUs, to establish a well rounded networking group of experts and investors.  1 week goal; to look into different banks/ CUs per week and ask about their terms for HELOC.

I'd be most appreciative if those of you who are familiar with the area could give me some insights.First, the house is about 3000 square feet, and the plan is a total gut rehab with upper end finishings. 

Before I could finish he asked if I did rehabs.

what is the chance of finishing a rehab on one of the rentals?

I finished a remodel for a lady in texas.