Unfortunately, this is a thing that happens in our industry.

Having worked in the industry for some time, I see the value in building relationships with local landlords, vendors, and the community, which could lead to future opportunities.

BiggerPockets is a great way to learn, but my biggest advice would be attending networking events and connecting with like-minded people.

Life events and interests change over time too.Aside from that, for me personally, 15 properties is no man's land. 

I still consider myself fairly new to this world, and I can say with 100% certainly the biggest battles are the internal ones, and this industry has given the pleasure of being forced to address several of my short comings, and continue to address them all the time.I find I get the most emotional when I get reactionary, so my constant focus is around honing and suppressing reaction as a whole both internal and external.Thanks for taking the time to write this up.

I'll cut some and call in the pros for the other.On a positive note Lake Hartwell was about 7 feet low and is now nearly full.Trying to get someone to move my dock back into the shore. that looked like a 500 year event  forget 100 year storm.. maybe 1000 year ???? 

In the event that there is, the new purchase would be at or near 109% LTV between the heloc and the loan on the newly purchased RE.  

TIARV Park AND Self Storage~4 acres, commercial for $120K (google maps link)Pros: In city, city water & sewer nearby, city allows both rv park AND self storage in Commercial zone, ~$50K worth of timber on propertyCons: Neighbors nearby, traffic visibility not as good here, land needs to be logged/cleaned up - not a big deal reallySelf storage constructed probably out of shipping containers~3 acres, industrial for $135K (google maps link)Pros: clear flat land, higher traffic count between the coast and I5, seller will carry loanCons: zoning does not allow for RV Park, city services unavailable

You can meet local investors by registering to attend real estate events in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings6.

Attempting to absorb as much as I can to eventually buy my first house-hack by the end of the year.I would really appreciate some advice on the following topics:- Finding a good loan officer- Finding a good realtor - Any local networking events- General advice on where to start- SF is primarily old constructions (a lot under 1920s).