Most direct mail experts will tell you that you need to prepare to send out mail for 6 months without getting a lead.  

I have spent the better part of a year putting this together after finding other creative investors who took their own time and money convincing insurance companies to make non-standard loans to investors. 

The buyer will most likely have one.Shouldn’t you be as well prepared?

Now that the wedding is over, we might have a little more to save or invest perhaps.I want to learn how can I prepare and progress from an apartment into owning a townhouse or small house and move into bigger housing every few years.

    The beauty of creative financing is that there are many components so it allows a buyer to craft a good deal from one that may not appear to be that good or a great deal from one that is already good.

Be prepared to make timely payments.

If you're talking about a 45 or 60 day closing period somebody is far more likely to shop your price around before they sign on the line, to get a good deal be prepared to close in 10 business days. 

But I’m excited about this—it’s all about getting creative and making some MONEY$$$!

It will teach you all you need to know to prepare you for the RE test in your state but it won't teach you how to become a great agent. 

It's a good price point for entry-level landlords and creating turnkey properties can become a lucrative business for you down the road if you learn it now.I would tell your family it's risky but the risk is backed by real estate and the worst case scenario is that only 50% of their money may be returned - come prepared you're asking for their money so they have the right to question and examine all of your ideas and assumptions.