I started listening to the BP podcast religiously, and was reading 2-3 REI books a week. 

I mean cut your lifestyle to the BONE.

That becomes a supporting document to the matters I just mentioned, besides seeing any judgments, late pays and perhaps undisclosed accounts.You really can't hide your experience or your financial management or your "life style" from a good underwriter or auditor, as they say.....follow the money!

This site is great for everything involving real estate and starting a new life style.

It sounds like you need a little help nailing down a strategy that would work with you and your lifestyle/situation.

I have been involved in a few Wholesaling deals but I allowed REI to be a hobby more than a lifestyle and am making that change now!

I came across this forum when I was researching a real estate investment mentor program called Lifestyles Unlimited out of Texas.

I think you should decide where you want to live first and then let your investments follow your lifestyle. 

I don't manage my own portfolio, but I do keep a close handle on my property management team and I am very active in the market.Before you buy anything, make sure you learn the various aspects of the business mainly, flipping, landlording, lending, etc. and see which avenue(s) line up best for your lifestyle.

My blog/website is about long distance self management, landlording, investing in class A investments, investing in a transient lifestyle, etc.Look forward to seeing you around!