Then you'll need to find a high-quality contractor who can ensure your rehab is done properly.I recommend doing BRRRRs in cities that have some sort of mix between appreciation and cash-flow! 

Its also the right sort of thing to do to try and help someone navigate a difficult time. 

I’ve worked with a lot of investors and property managers in both Texas and Florida, so hopefully, I can help you sort through the options.Florida VibesFlorida could be a fantastic choice if you’re leaning toward short-term rentals.

Is there any sort of requirements for the student to be accepted into the program or does the 8K make you automatically accepted? 

My advice is if you cant easily afford it and you have to put it on a CC.. rethink that.. networking is great but there are all sorts of meetups and REIA clubs that are basically free that have speakers come in and talk on all these subjects. 

@Bhushan Shinkre  I was speaking about fraud against your tenant sort of like passing bad checks, but I don't know if you can do that.  

If you're tax bill is $6-8k (minus the 1031 fees), surely you can make that up by taking multiple swings over a longer period of time.OR pursue some sort of owner occupied strategy with that cash if you can swing a live in flip or house hack.

So you will need to have skin in the game.

Removed and come back, or of the sort.

Also, I would recommend adding some sort of screensaver to the TV screen and I second that a professional photographer is the way to go.