The longer you wait, the better, even though there is no direct language in §1031 about doing a cash out refinance after the purchase.

House HackAttend as many REI meetups as you can to grow your network of investors for referrals, help through challenges you may incur but don't have experience with, and learn from proven guest speakersNetworking app like blinq to compile all of your contacts for REI in one area with phone and emailbegin conversations with local credit unions exploring what type of loan products they offer

I am exploring this option now and just learned about it. 

But not sure the solution which is to provide me teaching/training on how to get off market deals is something I can’t learn without a mentor.

Take advantage of the great learning tools it has offer.

I Can't Wait To Start Learning More About Real Estate Investing.

Now I own a thriving property management business, run a real estate team helping other investors learn how to grow and scale their portfolios, I have my own modest investment portfolio and have two development projects going at the moment.

wow, Im learning so much about this issue!

On a rental that’s not generating income is it any different book keeping wise then you would for a rental that’s is making money Or what are good things to know or learn Thank you !

Hey Shiloh, within 20 years of doing this and 3,500 transactions helping investors, I’ve learned that you either do distressed properties or you don’t—there’s no in-between.