It's great that you're getting into off-market deals and have a trustworthy agent. 

Like others said, your best bet is finding a DSCR lender that will do a 1 year PPP at a 7% rate (possible with a few point buy downs).

As long as you are willing to learn, I am sure you will RE easier tech... and I bet more fun too!

He found 10,000, I bet I could find 100,000 millionaires who did use debt if I looked hard enough. 

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

I'm willing to bet 99.9% of them have never been involved in excavating for a foundation, preparing the forms, footings, ensuring the underground plumbing is set up correctly, and pouring a brand new foundation into the Earth.Good luck! 

If you are getting significantly lower on the ARM option - probably a good bet

So far after 3+ months on market, I bet we've only had 10 or so showings. 

If so I'll make sure to start pressing him for leads.I do not have a title company, construction, or property management partners yet.I feel like a mentor would make sense, but I'm not sure if a paid mentorship is the best bet or simply trying to network with RE professionals in the area.

Hi Angie, your best bet is to get a no-cost pre-analysis/estimate and then decide with your tax professional/CPA how it fits with your specific tax situation.