Also do not count out MTR platforms such as FurnishedFinder and Kopa to rent to traveling nurses and young professionals.

Nonetheless, I'm all for being in control of my financial destiny and I know that investing in assets outside of putting away money in a slowly appreciating 401K and the like (although great tools) won't give me the freedom I desire later on in life when I do reach a point that I want to stop working or take a break or just want to travel or whatever else entices me.

I guess the benefits come in more money to spend on travel, cars etc.

If you live in or are traveling through the Denver area, let's connect and grab a coffee.

I am looking to get started in RE, but i work in the maritime industry and some contracts can have me traveling abroad for up to 11 months at a time.I am curious about doing a FHA owner-occupied loan for my first property but was wondering that if I am gone for such a long time aboard a ship would that cause an issue that could be viewed as fraud? 

I am currently employed as a salaried financial advisor at a large company, but like many others in the corporate world, I am increasingly attracted to the idea of leaving the cubicle lifestyle, getting into the world of real estate, and achieving the American Dream, which to me entails traveling the world while I generate passive income from my rental properties.  

What are you experiences in monthly income per house, including mortgage.I have ambition to succeed in real estate, my goal is to feel financially free for traveling, children, my wife's career ambitions, and many other reasons.

We actually see a property we're curious about, but we're based in Cambridge, MA (and can't travel for the next few weeks), so were hoping to get some eyes on the property to see whether it makes sense to make an offer.

Even one will travel, it does not seem to me a long term solution.

Buyers and seller can be traveling, holidays come up,have other deals in process, or it takes a little time to schedule a call with their attorney and more days go by to discuss latest changes ( all these things increase time to finish the PSA).