I found a lender and started the refi process. 

You should start creating a pitch deck with a financial analysis / summary and market study to share with people to get them excited about the project. 

I have a list of about 20 properties from him, I just don't know how to start to the assessing process.  

I can have an agreement where I make payments to my mom starting at a further date and just not put a lien on the house.

In this case, Azibo was super strong on bugging me when they first started.

It's a little ways away from Charleston, which has kept it off the radar, but it's starting to become a more significant beach destination.

To get started, consider focusing on house hacking in California with properties like duplexes or single-family homes with ADUs, or explore out-of-state rentals in landlord-friendly markets like Ohio or Georgia.

Starting all over from scratch... my gray hair is turning back black....LOL.   

@Anthony MillerYour property management experience is a major advantage as you start investing, giving you a head start with tenant screening, lease agreements, and maintenance coordination.

I’m new to the community and I’m planning to start a Section 8 rental property business.