. : )I would highly recommend, as you start on this REI path, that you meet with a financial or mortgage pro (I would actually recommend you meet with a number of them).  

It is fairly straightforward.

This career migration path if conceived, has to be thoughtfully planned and must include room for backup plans B and C to start, then, discussions with family members and friends to weather the impending storms.As we all know, REI is a marathon and not a sprint, coupled with the fact that for those who don't have a lot of money, but, good credit and a W2, can start out by house hacking whether it's a single family unit with room rentals or via a duplex/triplex/quad with occupancy of one unit.In this case a FHA mortgage could be the starting point on their REI roadmap to accumulating wealth and being their own boss.

It seems pretty straightforward, as long as you have your contractors in agreeance with your payment terms then you shouldn't have too much of a problem.

I believe that from this a path will eventually present itself based on your inclinations and talents.

My business plan & strategy is to buy C/D properties in the "path of progress", rehab up to rental grade for the area, and keep renters in those properties for the 2-5 years the property values appreciate and then renovate those properties again for resell after they've doubled or tripled in value.  

Josh came up with an idea of a way to help others on their path to bettering their lives in real estate investing. 

just wondering if im on the right path. i have no formal real estate training.. im just learning on the fly. i do have a BA in communications and can sell ice cubes to an Eskimo... ;)

I hope we get a chance to meet up again in the future, wherever our paths may take us.I have great admiration for what you're doing and for your 'vision' of the future.

You already have the right mindset and I'd like to point you to a resource that will keep you on the path to becoming a successful investor.