I was making private loans secured by real property back in the late 1970s and early 80s, as were many others.

I am utilizing My W2 job to secure my first 203k loan on a duplex in my area "Columbus OH".

Today, I am officially a real estate investor.

Meanwhile, nobody will "officially" purchase it from you since official records don't show you as the holder of Title.

Because I am a teacher and don't get paid over the summer, I would need to identify the replacement property while the relinquish property is in the process of closing, rather than waiting until after it closes, so that I can continue to provide proof of income to the loan officer to secure a mortgage on the replacement property.

I would build on your specific skill-set before I ran out and started slanging solar and security systems.  

. :-) Plus it will be easier to secure more deals. 

Goals and story: My friend is a foreign national, immigration status has been approved but still waiting on green card, has social security and runs a lucrative business that mostly deals in cash.

Do you have proper security deposits?

Real estate investment provides financial security—a reliable capital resource for further investments.