@Darren LookerIf you think you will no longer be self-employed in the foreseeable future, then you may want to open a self-directed IRA from the onset, as once you stop being self-employed you will need to generally close down the solo 401k plan.

If an investor on here says that they have done everything perfect from the onset, they're lying.  

I have been planning on setting one up anyway but just had to wait until the exact circumstance with my employment happened.

Like anything, it's not about the game it's about the practice so you have muscle memory to make the right decision in the game without thinking.If you look at anyone at the top of their field they have some type of coach and/or mentor, no brainer in my opinion. 

Do you plan on setting up an LLC for each purchase? 

SmithI can introduce you to a person with early onset disorganized schizophrenia. 

Flexing your landlord muscles won't work here. 

Self development/education is a muscle.

As Brandon Turner, one of the BP OG's advises, evaluate at least 10 properties per week to see if they are worth investing in/flipping/whatever your focus is because this builds your "investor muscles" so you will know a good deal when it comes up.

Hi Natalia, welcome to BiggerPockets, and congratulations on setting such an exciting goal!