It's shocking how so many of our physician friends skipper basic arithmetic... lol. 

Family and friends will not lend that to me ( as they are not into RE and dont think of this as an investment) What other creative ways to get the 30k? 

After about a half a year of doing research and continually learning, I have come across a property (duplex) that was recommended to me by a friend that lives there.

I have a great agent and a great friend who's experienced and very willing to give advice but damn, I'm a little shaky about the whole thing. 

I've had multiple friends recommend Home Bank.  

My friend would do the project management for the reno, subdivide and sell.

I’m a investor friendly agent in area.

I was recently introduced to real estate investing by a few friends who have gotten in to the business.

Talking with a very good friend who’s a successful REI in my area specializing in buy and hold/flipping and is also an agent/broker.

Forget about the gross and look at the net..Seems like some kinda vacation rentalI know a lot of people investing in these type of properties and don't care much about the income but focus on how they can enjoy the property themselves with friends and family..