There are ways of buying a property to get around seasoning time requirements.

Work at establishing in-person relationships that will serve you well over time, not just one-and-done.

He was very patient with us as first time real estate investors and went to bat for many different properties for us.

I would suggest starting with reading the IRC book all the way through multiple times.

He must have spent gobs of time and money every year maintaining the books and the structure. 

If you've dealt with this how much did it cost and how much time did it take to resolve it?

I am looking to join a mentorship program to help lower my learning curve and until I find it, I am educating myself with books, as well as YouTube University and great advice from the BiggerPockets community.I do work full-time in a career that I love and is very rewarding, but I also know I won't attain my goals with my current job.

Thank you for your time and consideration,Rachel              

Opportunity to build a quality portfolio exists at any time and in all kinds of markets. 

If you can time it right with the townhome project, you might get better pricing on materials and labor by bundling the work together.When it comes to structuring a deal where land is contributed, make sure there’s a clear agreement on ownership percentages, responsibilities, and exit strategies.