One tenant is behind on rent and has still not paid December rent.I’m seeing mixed things online but looks like I have to file something by the 31st?

Quote from @Joshua Tucker: What specific tax benefits can high net worth individuals receive from building real estate on tribal land?

It's available online in most municipalities. 

Creative Financing" can mean a lot of different things depending on who you're talking with. 

I appreciate your insight on these forums, thanks in advance! 

I also can take out a home equity line of credit on my current home....but I need direction. 

I've personally done just about every rehab scenario, properties I've lived in, properties bought as investments and even properties bought at auction.You've gotten good advice from folks on this list.

I have been reading the online resources about getting started, searching the market, and even doing tours, but I am hesitant to jump in and buy a house as I have quite a large amount of student debt.

That is if purchasing EXISTING performing investment real estate AND have very good clarity of every facet of the transaction ESPECIALLY reasoning for seller selling, AND you have decent market intelligence. 

I picked her exactly because she had a good social and online footprint!!