I saw a recent post that compared this industry to health science startups--it's not really about user growth or deals funded, it's about efficacy.  

Hi @Paul Rodriguez - It seems like you are definitely mentally ready to start tackling real estate - looking for a mentor is a fantastic next step.Just be careful that you set expectations correctly for yourself and for the mentor - most of the time that I've sought the advice of a mentor, they've directed me to some resource or material.Let me know if you think that "The Ultimate Guide to Finding Incredible Mentors" might help you in your real estate investing journey!

I work in the mental health field and have finally reached a point where I feel comfortable entering into the real estate world.

I mean mentality is half the battle, right?

And I have health insurance, a car that's paid for (and youtube, which means if it breaks I can fix it), and have never spent more than $5 on a bottle of wine. 

We hope to be able to do some overseas mission work on the Mercy Ship after I retire if our health stays good.

I am sorry to hear of your unfortunate health issues Mr.

Inspectors and appraisers will note that property has health and safety concerns (if it does) and make it difficult or impossible get a loan until the issues are resolved.I don't know your market, but in any competitive market there are investor buyers with cash that have no issue with the sitting tenants.  

One house also had a health code violation posted and we were not sure how that would effect us as sellers or even the buyers we end up wholesaling it to.  

One house we looked at today had a notice from the health department posted on the front door.