Yes, RE investing can help you achieve your financial goals but so can day trading.

I’ve read many of the Kiyosaki books and buy in to the overall philosophy that he preaches (trading time for money, leverage, tax benefits, etc.).

I don't know the code where you are from, but I have never heard of a separate breaker box within the same building/tenancy.Electricity and plumbing are really two trades you should know something about before playing with, seriously.

When I finally got the opportunity to learn the trade, I was a sponge!

We all have a tenant(s) we learn our trade from, you are now your own guru on what not to do.

It is not uncommon to hear of these properties trading at 4% CAP rates in high demand areas.

It appears then that if Lamar is found guilty of mortgage fraud, illegal trading, violating state law, etc, cell 1 is a easy target, cell A in line, in your example.

TWO & NLYis where I park my reserves until I am ready to reinvest it back into RE.Had them for years & its been a great Real Estate play (until interest rates go back up).Other than that I trade/gamble with stock options selling premium for income.

Your income is from a trade or business and will be reported on Schedule C.

These people are willing to trade some or all of their equity for speed and ease in order to have instant debt relief, or quick cash, some times both.