I've received 3 quotes to correct this problem, this will cost $11k-$15k to fix (they will basically drill small holes at the bottom of the basement to allow the built-up water behind the wall come into the basement, and then create a trench in the basement along the wall so the water goes to a sump pit, and then let the sump pump pump the water out of the basement to the backyard away from the house...)The next large issue is my 2 door garage openers can only be operated manually due to previous owner damage, and after 4-5 quotes, due to some other complications with the garage area design, the manual operation seems the most practical now due to cost and other limitations if I attempted to try to get it fixed.So my concern with the sump pump is, I do not think many people have those in my area, and if I were to sell the house in the future, it may be a potential reason some un-educated buyers may decide not to buy the home if they see one in the basement.

Physically seeing deals in person regularly and using BP to connect with direct owners would be very educational IMHO.

Just pulled out $20k of an investment account for a down payment and am trying to educate myself as much as possible for diving in. 

In the education phase and I'm kind of just poking my head into places to ask questions and look at things that pique my interest.Anyway, I've got a friend of mine that lives with his aunt.

I know you don't know me but if you were a college educated military veteran with a broker's license which entry level job in real estate would you pursue in the pacific northwest?

As far as your order, obviously you'll need to save as much money as you can and definitely educate yourself.

I am convincing her that I am educating myself, I plan to have experienced people around me, and I let her know that all the pod casts, YouTube videos and books talk about the mistakes people have made and how to avoid them. 

Apparently, the Board of Education there tracks commercial sales and files against these properties once they are sold to raise appraised value for property tax calculations.

Apparently, the Board of Education there tracks commercial sales and files against these properties once they are sold to raise appraised value for property tax calculations.

Over those 3 years, I started developing the financial education around how to put my money to work.