That's the first place to start.I can tell you what to invest in and where - but you won't listen unless you really understand this business first.

Hey Zach, If you are looking into DSCR loans to finance these properties, most lenders will require the following: 1.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

Recommend the following.1.  

@Angelo LlamasAt the bare minimum, you should do the following to make your bookkeeping easier:- Dedicate one checking account and credit card exclusively to real estate.

Understand you have great equity position but it is expensive, but more importantly  takes a lot of time and very distracting from other money making activities to foreclose.

- In our opinion/experience, it's important for an OOS investor to understand the "lay of the land".

The DST gives you this option, while 1031 does not.2) Direct up to 80% of the funds to an LLC and partner with the trust for a business purpose such as purchasing investment real estate, loan business, buy into a business or develop investment RE at your own timing (all capital gains tax deferred, without having to follow any timing guidelines.)3) The DST can save a failed 1031 exchange.

I'm a GC so I understand her predicament and realize maintaining relationships is critical.

.- Stay Consistent and Follow UpWholesaling is all about persistence.