If you bought under market, put at least $10k in rehab work you may refinance 75% of the new appraised value, (can exceed 100% of the cost spent, however there is a rate adjustment) 

I spent 25 years at my laptop, so I'm looking to do something more hands-on.An idea that hits the sweet spot—it's more hands-on, it's related to my interests, I can use my previous experience—is to start a business helping Raleigh-area MTR (and possibly STR) owners set up their rentals.

Many more have called and I have spent countless hours answering questions and assisting where I could, but most have faded away and some have been just a waste of my time.

I spent years just sitting and waiting.

Is the marketing money better spent elsewhere?

I have spent 22 days in the past year in Orlando and never went to Disney.

I have spent some time researching real estate investing and have been trying to connect with more people for advice/ opportunities.

My grandparents who spent everything EVERYTHING for us, working fingers to the bone on the farm, coming here with near to nothing but clothes on there backs, had 0 to retire upon.

During the build process, money is spent but income waits for the unit to be rented after completion.

Concentrating on growing your education & how to creatively purchase more cash flowing properties is the most valuable hours spent regularly.