There's pros and cons though, so do your research.As my kids get a little bit older I think I will buy an individual stock or two that they are familiar with so they have a more tangible grasp of what they are investing in.Of course, as @Todd Rasmussen mentioned, if the kid has a small business, investing into their own business can have great returns and be a wonderful learning opportunity.

The IRS recently provided guidance regarding eligibility under the CARES Act and specified that a qualified individual includes an individual who has a reduction in pay (or self-employment income) due to COVID-19.Note: It is too late to take a loan under the CARES Act.Distributions:If so, you can take a penalty-free distribution (as well as waive the 20% withholding requirement) from your 401k (assuming that the employer allows it) anytime between 1/1/2020 and 12/31/2020.

If you aren't able to pull data efficiently from the county you will have to look into a data provider (list source, propstream, etc)-Use the mailing address to skip trace the data individually with white pages (20/month for 100 look ups) or true people search (free).

Our CPA specializes in working with high earning 1099 individuals and real estate investors here in Chicagoland. 

@Edwin Ponce I am also new to the scranton market, I focus on acquisitions as a wholesaler to provide individuals with great opportunities to flip, brrrr, or even house hack!

The inspection list looks basic but I’ve read it really depends on the individual inspector.

Do you recommend calling individual banks and credit unions in addition to using a mortgage broker?

Somewhat of a messy situation, your LLC isn't offering you much, if any protection if the properties are titled in your individual names. 

However, I am very new to real estate, and i was hoping i can network with experienced individuals to get me started!

The owner next store had each tenant take care of their own trash by assigning individual pails.