Looking to hire a professional to help with my taxes this year, i've always done them myself but fear I'm leaving money on the table.

And you probably need money for living expenses.

If I were the neighbor, it sounds like I'd be the only one bringing money to the table so you could get something you want.

Any good resources for learning about hard money loans?

It is very easy to save money working in public accounting.I forgot what my dinner allowance was working at the big four 5 years ago in a major city(I think it was like $20?)

It's a great way to increase your net worth and these loans can also be used to pull cash out of a property as it appreciates allowing you to reinvest money into new deals.Happy to connect to discuss further. 

Quote from @Paul Whitehurst: Many will tell you to borrow money from Property A to purchase Property B, but that's known as over-leveraging and not recommended for a newer investor.

We utilized the down payment program and use our own money to fix it up.

I financed the acquisition of the land with personal and private money.

They could make more money working part-time at McDonald's.I think construction is one of the best opportunities if you can find the time.