Since then throughout the remainder of college I began to dabble and read around the BP forums, listened to a few podcasts, watched some youtube videos etc.I'm interested in rental properties, and think I have a good network in Abilene (where I went to school) to be able to have a steady flow of renters to the students and as a bonus, the real estate there is fairly inexpensive so seems like a good place for a beginner.

Make sure to get recent references of completed work, work in progress and ask to visit some current projects.

It seems a natural progression.

Section 8 is great to have in certain markets because you'll have a steady flow of applicants and get paid on time.

I would stop by daily to check on the progress on my way to my full time "day job".

I'd love to follow your progress to see how you do yours.

I'll keep track of progress but I have a theory that psychographics, angling for a particular niche demographic, charitable business models & aesthetics etc go a long way and are underutilized in REI (if even utilized at all).

I have around $12k currently saved, and I work a steady accounting job which I started working in March.

I have had a steady paying job being a heavy duty mechanic in Nanaimo so that should allow me to get approved for a HELOC.

Keep us posted on your progress!