We can definitely explore options for a mortgage on your $350k property to fund both your current renovation and the purchase of your next investment property.For the new property, we can also consider a separate mortgage to cover its purchase and rehab costs.Regarding the rural location, while it may limit leverage to around 65% of the property's price/value, we can work within these parameters.Given your equity position and experience, I'm confident we can structure a solution that meets your needs.

I also give credit to Bigger Pockets for helping us with our investment strategy, knowledge, and confidence when it comes to rental properties.  

As an Architect, to engage on a project there needs to be a property already selected or in the process of purchase. 

I'm trying to learn as much as possible to gain the confidence needed to invest in my first property.

We could put in an offer and put a down payment on a house today, but I'm not confident I would get approved for a loan with a down payment from funds that just arrived in my account a few days ago from my in-laws.    

The return depends on your goals—if you’re looking for long-term appreciation and you're confident in the future of the local market, this could be a solid investment.

We could debate the fine print but if you had first engaged them as your agent then they would have definitely been required under the code to show you the properties.

@Mimi Takele The answer is - maybeThe main question is when did you complete the start-up phase and became actively engaged in business?

But the mastermind course contents and participants gave me confidence to do something.I agree that I can squeak out an OK return if the current course and speed continues.

I would begin marketing immediately, and mention it will be ready the date that you have very high confidence it will be available.The harder part is being selective what you show.