Reafco is a well established brokerage in Columbus and has a ton of deals and resources to help you out!

To put it simply, I’ve been told that I do not have enough skin in the game myself in order to cash out some equity.We bought the seller financed with only a $30,000 down payment.

Thanks for posting, @Rene Hosman.The statewide law is such a big  game-changer.

The walk out lower level offers an additional room with two twin beds, a game room, and another TV 50" area with a pull out sleeper sofa.

This is a great step to financial freedom, i would said what really change my game is using an investment loan that allow me to buy property that generate cash flow without have to show my income.

Study the problems landlords face, learn how to handle them, create policies and procedures, and get ahead of the game.

I too am from louisiana and just getting into the game.

It seems you just need that first investment to get into the game. 

So it’s definitely a numbers game and making it work for your strategy.

It's also possible to participate in a 721 exchange where you might transfer the capital into an investment vehicle such as a syndication if you still wanted to participate in the real estate game without the tax hit.