. $60 for the exam, $240 for the actual licensing.

I recently joined the Rich Dad company real estate investment education courses (I know I know, everyone will tell me it's a waste of money etc, however so far I have actually gotten a lot of value out of them.

Our first goal is to invest in a multi family and house hack for at least a year, probably using FHA loan if possible.What better way to really get involved and committed than having to actually live with/in my first investment.

My top 3 pieces of advice for you and your thoughts are as follows:1) If you buy property with another couple REALLY think about how you want to structure ownership.

@Sophiep To If your lender has actually done a few 203k's they should have a couple of approved contractors, since it is They that have to approve them.

I actually owe some cold calls to Lowell tomorrow. : )Stay in touch my man. 

Other individuals will always want a "piece of the pie" if they were the original connection between you and the buyer.  

Unless actual data is provided by Broker/Seller.  

How much money you actually have to spend is also a huge factor.

Check out LimaOne Capital, they will do loans for foreign investors, actual 30yr loans at about 8% rate with only 25% down, 1-2% loan orig fee.