He has been a guest on the BP podcast, and provides an amazing perspective on REI, albeit a less popular one on this platform.There are tons of successful real estate investors, that do not have an active account on BP (or an account at all), but as an open community of a multiplicity of collective viewpoints, we should welcome everyone.

Just an alternative viewpoint..

For market selection, take a look at Marcus & Millichap and the IRR viewpoint reports. 

@Zane O.Just for another viewpoint, I had some coworkers who have nothing to do with the real estate industry, but who live in town, look at your pictures to give their viewpoint.

That is cheap education and your ROI will pay off for you sooner than you think.I hope others will post their view points here. 

@John SteffenYou're welcome, John, but get multiple opinions from people with different viewpoints.

I came across a wholesaler in my area (which is expensive from property tax viewpoint), who has a deal for me.

@Justin Smith I think the above responses are good and I want to give you an view point from a lender. 

I appreciate that this forum exists and is allowing me to learn and draw from multiple view points to decide which methods best suit me, and how I’d like to operate my business.

From a financial analysis viewpoint, the bank and investor are willing to accept the principal on the new market rate first at $241,600 plus the discounted value of the second at $73,093, or $314,693 instead of the $409,000 you owe.