The key to wealth, in my experience, is in acquiring assets. 

Communication is key and very important, If joint decision making was decided upon it MUST be a joint decision!

In this field,  it's definitely about lead generation lead generation is key.

In this field,  it's definitely about lead generation lead generation is key.

The person that recommended them to me loves them so much that she just turns over the keys to the house and leaves them to work. 

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Travis Lloyd Now that's they key to it.

After all, I enjoy getting checks monthly - but it would nice to cash in a fat check once in while too.Question 2 - Networking is key to finding good deals - MLS can have some good deals periodically - but the best deals are going to come from a distressed situation that you find out about through word of mouth - and that means staying in front of your network and growing it so that you are exposed to new situations and opportunities.

Opinions vary on getting your real estate license, I might just look for a great investor friendly realtor.Set up some key word alerts for topics and geographic areas you are interested in.  

But the key is that it does not affect your Debt-to-income ratio.But I'd say pull it out and start buying properties!!!