Be prepared to be shocked.*** Ready to bid ?

Also the roof may need to be replaced in 5-7 years so I have a bit of time to prepare for that.

I have been preparing for the adventure but just wanted to throw it out there and ask the group:What do you think are the biggest differences that I should expect in San Diego compared to Boston? 

I'm hoping he keeps his word on this one but if not, we are prepared to take him to court. 

Call one and make sure to give the electrical engineer the plan check comments or comments from the city and ask for a quote to address those comments and prepare permit ready plans.They should give you a timeline, cost, and anticipated date of permit submittal.

If the property does not get redeemed, you'll have to be prepared to initiate foreclosure and if successful, you'll have to be prepared to pay of the subsequent liens and any fees associated with taking title to the property.If that approach is not attractive, start looking for a partner to step in and help with the finances or to take over for you - be prepared to convince them that the property is worth investing in.

As of now, the only preparation I have been doing is reading forums and books and using the rich dad coaching program that my father so wonderfully paid for me as a tool to use.

Clarify what you are prepared to do.

I think buying a place to move in and house hack is a great way to get started, and you will have prepared yourself to do just that.

Step 1: Go to the bankStep 2: Get a loan of $100,000Step 3: Buy $100,000 worth of cryptocurrencyStep 4: Wait 7 yearsStep 5: Collect $1.6 million Step 6: Buy $1.6 million in real estate rental propertiesStep 7: Make a post on biggerpockets about how to prepare your $1.6 million in rental units for retirementStep 8: Sell all propertiesStep 9: Buy $1 million in cryptocurrenciesStep 10: Wait 7 yearsStep 11: Collect 100 million dollars