If necessary, I would potentially use any other income sources to speed up, stay on target or address pain points.I'm suggesting a 10 year time frame as a ball park because I will use any additional income to speed this process along.

The fact that you'll earn a small commission on your own deals is just gravy and the learning process to become one won't be wasted either if you're going into the business.Good luckBrian

I'm in the Boston area as well with very similar goals(In fact I'm in the process of getting into an owner occupied multi in Somerville!).

I'm not too far from you and am in the process of identifying an area to invest in.

I have been through the process a few time.  

Understand, most brokers are getting only 10-30% of the commission to their firms, which is just the nature of the business these days.

The foreclosure process starts in 3 days!  

It wont be your first or last time embrace the process.

It's been a process, but if you stay consistent going after what you want eventually you'll get it@Polar Prutaseranee - It would be great to connect over coffee.

It does not require a consultant and will be a faster process so you shouldn't have to pay extension fees.