I think that the core strategy for setting up my financial house involves establishing relationships with three key people: (1) an estate/tax attorney, (2) a financial planner, and (3) a CPA.My intuition is that I should probably talk to those three in that order (lawyer, CFP, CPA).

In my area often times you can put in a high grade window and get no financial credit for it.

Gurus usually have motivational and "financial freedom" components as part of their message.

I agree with Ben: DO NOT DO THIS UNTIL YOU HAVE MORE KNOWLEDGE.There are numerous possible legal and financial issues.

Check out Pine Financial.

My goal is to be on track to be financially free after college.

Since then I've continued my education via podcasts, books, perusing various RE blogs, asking questions anyone involved in the business.Origin: Originally from the Bronx --> San Bernardino, San Jose, & Monterey California --> Atlanta --> Newport News, Virginia --> Iowa Falls, IAWhat do I do :: I am a pastorRE Goals :: Duplicate my income in order to provide financial stability and security for my family.BiggerPockets :: During my research & studying I cam across the site.

The message is, "let me lend recklessly and make tons of money being greedy and cause financial meltdown, then you bail me out, then I pay you back, now I'm back on track."

Someone who's been sued for failing to pay their rent (or other financial obligations) should be a huge red flag.Sincerely,Rob

There are a couple of books by David Lindahl, they are very good, as well as the ones by Frank Gallinelli that are very good on the financial analysis side.