Having a full time job can be an advantage because banks love to see that when loaning you money.

I think you will find this site very useful and take advantage of all the great people to network with.Best of luck!!

There's advantages and disadvantages, but sometimes your local market kind of forces you to invest out of state - or in my case, out of country :)As others have mentioned, forming a good team is absolutely critical.

I don't invest for the present; I invest for the future.Look, when I was walking around looking at properties in Overtown last year I felt like I was in a circus, although I wasn't sure if I was the spectator or the performer.I'm a 6ft blonde, very white female and the attention I was getting was unbearable.

I don't want to get sued/accused of taking advantage of a senior.

What do you see as some of the big advantages of making this move now?

I'd like to take advantage of FHA, SONYMA, or Home path financing.

Also the beginners guide is full of TONS of info:http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingAlso I would say your age is an advantage!

If someone doesn't trust/verify a preapproval, they'll give cash a bigger advantage.

Be sure to listen to some of the podcasts and take advantage of the free file downloads... you are only allowed a couple a week unless you upgrade your account, so start downloading the ones that may come in handy now....