You are very inspiring and have a great attitude, which will take you far in this business.

@Ashton Levarek your story is super inspirational! 

Very inspiring.  

I hope others can draw on inspiration from this and feel free to ask me any questions!

If your friends are striving towards the same or similar goals, sharing inspiration, contacts, and tips, and your significant other is squarely in your corner asking you what they can do to help you achieve your goals and be your best self (and you're doing the same for them and their goals!)

This question was inspired by Brandon's comment on needing flood insurance.I am confused on the 50% rule and the Cash on Cash returnWhat is a good Monthly Cashflow or Cash on Cash Reutrn if you are House Hacking?

So why not take the time to learn from other people's mistakes and successes to increase your own chances for success.I'm pretty sure the phrase 'time in the market vs timing the market' is meant to inspire people to take action if they're delaying and looking for the 'perfect' deal.

That could be a great way to find and stay engaged with local investors, realtors and opportunities. http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsYou can also search for other investors or brokers in your market and follow their journey on Bigger Pockets here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersAnd of course, be sure to subscribe to the podcast - so much great info there and always full of inspiration.

Mark Podolsky gave me a phone call and that inspired me to do it.  

I wrote about it in the below article.http://www.reluctantlandlord.net/southwest-airlines-model-my-inspiration/I am finding great shortsales, (albeit they are fewer and take forever) that are in great neighborhoods.