The second seller gets payments on a new note worth $1.35 million.You the buyer received the taxable income event from the sale of the first property.

Have you had a chance to check out any local meetups or REIA (Real Estate Investors Association) events?

There is well developed  case law that points to a guarantor having to receive a benefit in order for the lender to hold them accountable in the event of a default etc.

We have had good luck with STR in Lexington due to the surrounding areas and events that go on in the Columbia area.

That can be a draw back if the market is on a mad run up tho.Also, I would always have enough in a heloc to cover your 401k loan in the event of job loss or if you quit your job. 

My focus is on providing either turnkey-style space for those interested in temporary, infrequent use or long-term leasing for business folks who require conference room space (or perhaps event space).  

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I would recommend that you get out to local meetup events, as that is where you will make the really deep connections to help you get rolling. 

I recommend checking Real Estate Events & Meetups here on BP as well!

There is some but you FB or local event would produce more.