the knowledge I gain increases the confidence I need to make the next steps in my career to become a professional in this field. 

my DTI is below 45% i have a 30% down payment my credit is great and so is my co applicants. co applicant has had steady employment. i just switched jobs in the same field with more pay 2 months ago.

You first need to determine your specific field of real estate investing. 

4Bd / 2Bath1650 SQFT / Lot size 10,000 Sqft Bungalow ARV ~ 160k Mortgage balance ~ 160kMonthly payments ~ 1260Rental income in the area ~ 1850 to 2150Located in Olympia Fields (Old Olympia Fields)Thanks in advance.

But we're getting there.I'd like to start growing in this new field.  

Like Terry said, whomever is in charge of building permits is having a field day.  

I'm right down the road from you, and wholesaling is the field I'm getting started with.

Part of my confusion lies in the terminology in this field.

I completely agree with you that I really need to understand the playing field better.

Hi, my name is Jake, I'm 23 years old from Uniontown Ohio, I work fulltime in an unrelated field and I'm eager to learn the ropes of real estate investing to establish long term wealth for my family and I.