And you spend all that money on updating it will be for not.

Investors and repeat buyers, accustomed to the realities of the market, are often willing to bid aggressively to secure a property.

I will tell you that IMN out of NU (IMN.org) throws some really good conferences in the Scottsdale area.

We will be investing 50/50.

These guys are having fun because there are a lot of scammers and gurus out there selling LLC creation services and Wyoming Trusts and Cook Islands Trusts and if you believe all that b.s. you will end up needing to cash out refinance soon in order to access that equity in order to pay for all their services plus an accountant to keep track of the mess.

Keep looking down this road I don't believe that you will be disappointed. 

With that being said, if there are any agents or investors located in Western NY willing to let me learn from them, or simply learn more about them, I am willing to work something out and/or possibly work for free.  

(example)A 3115 will be required to claimed the missed depreciation.

Then if I have additional concerns I call in an expert to get further information and an estimate on what the repair will cost.

If you're looking for ways to accelerate, consider these options:Seller Financing – Some sellers may finance a portion of the purchase price, reducing your need for a large down payment.DSCR Loans – These loans focus on property cash flow rather than personal income, often requiring only 15% down.Private Money Lenders – If you can find a PML willing to work with you, you may be able to put less down.Partnerships – If you’re open to splitting profits, you could bring in a partner who funds the down payment.Since you’re okay with the slower path, just keep stacking cash, but these might be worth exploring to move faster!