@Craig Bowman Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

I have been in non profit for 13 years and Im seeking financial freedom and ways to help others do the same.

And, even if you do find a seller, you're looking at a minimum of 6-12 months of due diligence and financial review.Plus, the new owner is likely going to want you both to stay on for a least a little while after the sale!

Discuss COC return, run a financial analysis for him and a performance chart showing the ROR after multiple properties have been acquired and cashed-out... good luck.

Welcome to the BP community—it sounds like you're on an exciting path toward financial independence!

Scaling a real estate fix-and-flip business can be a complex endeavor, but partnering with an earnest money lending partner can provide the financial support necessary for rapid growth.

Also, I will assume that your goal is financial freedom.Financial freedom isn't just about replacing your current income.

He has stellar credit but is unable to make deals due to the sensitive financial company he works for and the amount of student loans he cosigned for his kids. 

Our goal is to build something impactful, creating opportunities to support our community and work toward financial freedom.

And while you may be experiencing worse than average issues here, if you can stem the tide for the time being financial you will come out of the other side learning a lot and you will be ok.