I'd also think about not just setting goals but create a vision board or something that will remind you everyday of what you're working towards. 

I would set up an llc and create an operating agreement and go fund it.

@Henri Meli Cashflow is important to me so that I can create more funds for buying more properties.

(I found them first and that's what made we aware of the potential in investing in Notes)If you find any other funds, please share.

Hi All,I have recently created a new LLC in TN for the purpose of Real Estate Investing and the LLC has 3 members (33.3% each) including myself and 2 foreign investors from the UK.

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Next step is creating/updating my profile.Thanks,Andrey  

Or creating one of the "CT Security Deposit" accounts that no bank seems to understand a thing about? 

Sunny,Yes as long as the other party is not considered "disqualified" by the IRS you can create a partnership.The partnership can be in the form of TIC (Tenants in common, both of you will be on the title of the property) or you can create a new entity where both your IRA and the other partner can be the members. 

Would probably also utilize them to review contract and/or create one.The most recent post i can find for the DFW area is several years old and below are the heavy hitters I have noticed.