Normally as soon as you can provide proof via your tax filings. 

Of course you can find some gems that way, but is it worth your time to do so as opposed to finding deals via MLS, Craigslist, bandit signs, etc.

i got into my first rental via a house hack of sorts... i purchased the townhouse and lived in it for 5 years.  

Can you kindly send me your full name or email address via PM so I can send a request? 

I found BP via Youtube starting with Peter Harris's videos and following suggestions.  

Example offer contract from one of my mentorsPurchase Price: $2,000,000Terms: $200,000 cash down Seller to carry a 1st via an All Inclusive Trust Deed on mirror terms with a principal balance of approximately $1,000,000 at 4% annual interest rateSeller to carry a 2nd for balance of approximately $800,000 with an annualized interest rate of 4%, 10 year term, fully amortized, due in full on December 31, 2030Seller to be named on property insurance policy to protect seller's investment

Since committing to this goal of becoming a successful real estate investor, I have found several helpful resources to include BiggerPockets.com (via Podcasts).

And yes, designed and built via many many hours consulting with various lawyers and cpa's.

Really, anyone considering investing in flooded homes has to have an idea of what the future value will be and my question via a recent post; Is a flooded home forever worth less than a rival that did not have water in it?

Because I work a typical 9-5 I can take care of any issues after business hours and I'm available via text or email virtually all the time.