Maybe we can exchange insights and strategies to help each other navigate the challenges of getting started.Looking forward to staying connected!

if your serious happy to help Yes sir I’m very serious!!!

Congratulations @Krissi Miramontes, it's great to see someone helping improve Fair Oaks!

So, comps can help with figuring out local cap rates, then you need the income from the property to determine a value.

Who knows if it will help but definitely wont hurt anything. 

I started this a little over 3 years ago now.I think thorough research, and data will help make educated decisions, and the real winner in this market is finding a mix of at least 2 of the four:  Off market discount, fixer upper, lowball on market offer, or seller financed/subto.Also if you are planning to do it in a populated area I also think its good to take on the idea of not cash flowing for a few years, and also considering air bnb if you want to reduce costs even more.

I might be able to help, but what's the reason your builder is looking to refinance? 

@Geoff Engel depending on what amount of available cash you are starting with and what you ultimately want to achieve will help determine your path.

Could a return to independence help lower mortgage rates, or have other positive effects?

I've had a long eviction and a big turnover so just trying to help you avoid something similar.