I enjoy rehabbing and improving houses, I just need some motivation to figure out the financial aspects involved.  

You only have to bring aspects of the building that are being altered up to code, not the entire structure.  

The finance aspect is what I feel least informed about and the area I am working most to understand before I put an offer in on a property.  

I think it is similar to a lot of real estate aspects in that finding a mentor can be the best way to learn a lot quickly and get going.

"-Source BP blog 28 Mar 2015, Brandon Turner.The legal aspect of things aside, in the end you signed a contract stating you will buy a home, when in reality you have no desire to actually follow through and purchase it.

It will cover all sorts of aspects on lending from conventional lending Hardmoney private money and when it's good to use one or the other.Send me a PM if you would like more information.William Lees Jr

Hi everyone,Has anyone joined a mentorship program or has paid a mentor to learn specific aspects of real estate investing?

There are two aspects to this.  

hey @Jacob Nunn - like a lot of aspects of the plan - sounds like you have been busy on soaking up all the knowledge.two thoughts from my POV for what it is worth:1 - would be careful on tying up too much cash in the distressed land aspect.  

I heard NASB is the most experienced for SD-IRA's and I like working with them in every other aspect.