If you wish to network or ask specific questions about your local market, you can go to your local real estate forum and discuss with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking 5.

Fair question. 

Does anyone have experience with seller finance? There is a house near mine that is abandoned. I got a hold of the owner by looking up his information on the county website. I asked if he was willing to sell the house...

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

This question never has a "best" answer, only best for your situation!

I do some meetups out in Mesa and if you have any RE questions on how to get going then just reach out!

Out of state vs. in state is such a great question.

These items have me slightly concerned and weighs on my decision, making me want to "take the money and run".Question: Would you sell, abandoning a 3.125% interest rate, $1000/mo cashflow (which I believe would be roughly halved if a loan were taken for the capital improvements to the larger property), to lock in the equity gains tax-free made since 2020?

@Michael OverallYour question is good.

Hey Eli, Great question on the 6% and it does play a factor into the cash flow.