There is the consideration of wanting to become landlord again, and then there is the estimated profit to see if it would be worth your time and effort: this is unique to every property.

You know, in your profile you say something to the effect that "every intown property has had its unique challenge."

For the 147th time, real estate is unique, it can not be directly compared to stocks or bonds or annuities or the manufacture of widgets.

I started looking into portfolio because of the combinations of purchases I am considering.

Even episodes covering more intimidating topics provide an incredibly helpful introduction to those topics that I likely would not otherwise have ever found.I know that this is probably a longer introduction than usual, but I can't help but take the opportunity to express my appreciation for the abundant and unique value which BiggerPockets provides to people like myself, who, frankly, just don't know where to start.A Little About MyselfI am currently a seminary student finishing up a Master's of Biblical Languages degree at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri.

It's probably one in a million, and I say that because everybody's starting up testimony will be different and unique in/of its own.

I will example my current deal:2 properties, 3 units in all, 2 currently occupied, combined rents currently at 1,500 mnthly, with all 3 2,500 mnthly.

I would love to hear some reviews.No clue as to the course referenced, but you better have a license to do this as it is not legal to borrow funds from others, combine them and re-loan them out at higher rates without a license and be registered with the SEC.

I have a few years experience in other areas of real estate & will be combining past career, experience and my passion for real estate to deliver below market value properties with above average service to investors.

It combines both mental and physical challenges.