Hi Andy, how are you, good to meet you, For starters, I work with Steve Wolterman and in the event you need a great qualified intermediary, I would highly recommend his services. 

I highly suggest getting your feet wet in your local market if possible if you plan to rehab or manage the property yourself.

Madison Management out of reno is who we use who ironically used to be in Morristown NJ

My wife and I specifically searched for a fee only financial planner who claimed to know how to work with real estate. 

My brother and I are trying to locate an investor who has or does own a dollar general location.

But if you can secure one with solid terms, it could be a great way to access capital while keeping the rental.If you believe in 28277’s continued appreciation (and I do), I’d lean towards holding the rental, increasing rents through strategic upgrades, and leveraging equity via a HELOC or cash-out refinance if the terms make sense.

REPS hours must be a work activity involving “any real property development, redevelopment, construction, reconstruction, acquisition, conversion, rental, operation, management, leasing, or brokerage trade or business.” 

There is a wealth of knowledge on this site and I hope you enjoy it.

I am new in BP, and I am looking to understand where I start with learning about REI.I currently live in New York which it's not a good place to start investing.i know the difference between STR,MTR,LTR....

and am eager to connect with experienced investors to gain practical insights.What I’m Looking For:Advice on identifying cash-flowing properties and understanding market trends in Lynchburg or similar areas.Recommendations for a local real estate agent or property manager with experience working with investors.Insights on how to balance active and passive investing as I grow my portfolio.I’m grateful to be part of such an inspiring and knowledgeable community.