Most in your shoes want to move as quickly as possible and sometimes slowing down & being more deliberate will save you time and money in the long run.

Hello, I am looking for a private lender that is willing to take on long term loans.

If it costs $25,000 for the program, how long will it take to return that vs learning as you go?

You need to find contractors with a long history and strong reputation.

I agree that I will need a portfolio of 10+ and that is my goal in the long term.

How about renting out a house to someone else with a long term lease. 

Not here to defend anyone or point fingers but we have had many unsatisfied investors over the past 10 years.Most will buy 1 property and expect miracles.It takes a larger portfolio to make it more stable and more cashflow profitable long term.Owning 1 or 2 properties can always be a hit/miss.Owning a larger portfolio should over time perform better "year after year".Just my opinion based on PM data that we see on the back end.Much success

It could be any side-hustle you want just as long as you like it and your able to save some extra $$$.2.

Obviously numbers always matter but it's always important to factor other things in i.e. performance of the property long term w/tenants. 

Long story short- I am wondering if I am in a position to get started with real estate investing or if I should take care of debt first.