I feel like I keep watching videos but don’t take actionStop watching the videos.

Quote from @Irina Badal: I heard for anonymity purpose it’s advisable to set up a personal residence trust.

Is your $15k even enough of an emergency fund for you personally?  

Personally, I love working with distressed properties, especially foreclosures.

I would never own rental properties in my personal name.

Your personal loan has a 5 year balloon period.  

Many banks limit personal loan amounts.

I think they contain solid information and will help lay a good foundation as a beginner (Haha, I'm completely new to real estate as well, btw)I'm also going to be reading the following books, and hopefully I can finish all by the end of this month:1) The ABCs of Property Management2) The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing3) Long-Distance Real Estate Investing How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties (this might be the most important one to me personally)4) The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money DownIn addition to reading, I'm consuming crazy amounts of youtube videos, and I'recommend you do this as well.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.