The distinct ancillary advantage is the fact the kids are becoming very aware (@ a young age) of RE investment potential & the convoluted financial implications.

The other part is that I turn 39 on Wednesday, and I am literally starting the second half of my life with nothing and a drastic career change, which will require not only massive amounts of time, but also massive financial commitments.My overall goal with this is to acquire enough property to be able to support myself whilst I attend naturopathic medical school and begin a practice.

How these things will help or hurt financially and with purchasing more property down the road.

Gary West I have found this online calculator very helpful in answering that question.http://www.timevalue.com/products/tcalc-financial-calculators/accelerated-mortgage-calculator.aspx

The financial burden was nonexistent and I didn't have to lose any sleep or worry about the deal turning into a fiasco.3) The only thing I try to do different now is aim for the larger deals...

I am willing to invest outside my region if the financials add up.I know this website is a great start and I plan on spending many hours reading and listening to podcasts, but, what other sources are there?

I can tell you that if you are already suffering financially on them the upfront costs are really not going to help the situation, you don't realize how crazy the costs are until you start and since the idea is to be competitive it cost even more.

I'm very happy with my job, but I still am looking for additional ways to get where I want to be financially.

Being as you are in a good financial and credit situation, doesn't necessarily mean you have to jump in to a rehab project right away.

I can understand her giving you the card of a lender, but not the financial advisor.