I was fortunate that the deal went smoothly, and had I needed out I could’ve dumped at any point for what I was into it for.

I've been fortunate enough to hire others many times in my career, either as employees, agents, mentees, or as contractors.  

Its made finding housing virtually impossible for him, fortunately we were able to help him find a small plot of land and a cheap trailer he was able to get financing for so he wasn't homeless, but such things can haunt someone for a lifetime. 

Fortunately, time is on your side!

(my rental portfolio is here)Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1200-$1550ROI: Double DigitCash flow: couple hundred/monthAppreciation: Double digit (for past 10 years, will gladly send data)Location: C, B- (suburbs and certain markets)We have over a dozen Fortune 500 companies just in Metro Detroit with huge Healthcare and Auto industries.

I don’t know how and where I couldlive without spending a fortune with 2 kids and pets for a couple ofmonths or so.Question 1: How do Ido the transition then?

There are some market intel firms, but they cost a small fortune and cater to large commercial developers / investors.

Fortunately, there are fewer listings than before (down about 20% year over year) which is buoying the market.

Fortunately, there’s tons of tools for that.

Some better books for reading:The Millionaire in the Mirror: How to Find Your Passion and Make a Fortune Doing It--Without Quitting Your Day Job.BuyingIn by Rob Walker.Ahead of the Curve.How to win friends & influence people.Good in a Room.MBA Fundamentals; Accounting & Financing by Michael P Griffin.BuyologyInfluencerThe Lean StartupThe 100 Absolute Unbreakable Laws of Business.HOOKEDThe Happiness AdvantageScaling up ExcellenceI could go on and on, and Rich Dad, Poor Dad, would never make that list.