We are at the tail end of 3 SF rehabs in 4 months and your story is very inspiring.

Thankfully I'm at the tail end of this but it seems as though it will have a lot of repercussions for those entering those fields and prohibit them from qualifying for mortgages. 

I bought my first note for myself using a self-directed IRA (rolled over from my corporate 401k account), referred the deals outside my capital level, kept tail-ends of partials whenever possible, and started using a line of credit to take advantage of pool pricing. 

I know talk about a dog with her tail between her legs. 

Hi John,for what it's worth - this is the only time I would spend money for someone with real knowledge to provide the details.If it's done wrong you've got the IRS on your tail and the results can be very messy.If something is clearly explained so you fully understand how it works, go for it.

One of our shirt tail relatives is the largest manufactured housing dealer in the area, and knows what's available for sale too.

(Never mind that if I charged you for teaching investments and you bought from me and lost money you could sue my tail off for advising you) (any conflict of interest there?)

If your market is that small without that many options, there would be no need for them to ride your coat tails.

I see this a lot with SFR-people get into a home because they get told its a great idea, yet when water heater goes out it sends them into a tail spin.3rd, look at your total cost of ownership of and profit from the property.

I eventually went back to work full time with my tail between my legs.