Yes same here which is why I mentioned it.

There are two idea I’m batting around in my head right now to get started on my REI journey – I can do it purely on the investing side and become a private lender or a source of hard money loans to builders/developers (maybe that looks like funding a construction loan collecting interest payments while buying time to better understand the dynamics and build relationships) or I can JV/partner with a builder and get equity (upside on a flip/sale) which would be more hands on.Curious what ya’ll input, what you think is the best route for me to dip my toes into REI given my aforementioned situation and current market.

Not to mention, they also snipped all of the wiring in the basement of the home running all over the house, so there is also major electrical repairs needed. 

I saw a mention of providing first time homebuyers more down payment assistance. 

If you prefer a software, we can discuss that.That being said, if you're interested in hiring an REI-savvy bookkeeper, I'm happy to introduce you to a few candidates so you can interview them.If you're interested in continuing to be your own bookkeeper, I suggest joining the FB group I mentioned so you can get your questions answered as you're working through your books.Also, I'm happy to help if/when you have specific questions.

Name and shame (of course with the verification measures you mentioned).

I found this deal through a conversation with other condo owners, who mentioned that the seller was motivated to sell.

#3: If it’s an on-market deal as mentioned in #2, does that change who I have in my corner?

Thanks for the mention, @Jonathan Greene!

I remember him mentioning it multiple times in the podcast, but I can't remember the specific book, can anyone help me out here?