I would recommend searching for local Facebook groups to find events to attend.

Lastly, please make sure all of the adult members of your household are able to attend your appointment.

I also recommend that you attend some local real estate investment meetup groups.

A couple problems dividing a property and selling in a “Timely” manner and then picking exchange properties of equal or greater value than the lots you sale.  

I took a couple of weeks off from my former job to really focus and prepare for the exam. 

Whats making you think rates wont go down after a couple years given the new administration in charge?

That is a safe harbor from the IRS with a couple of caveats. 

@Anibal SanchezHave you looked into attending local meetings and joining Facebook groups?

I realize that I will need a W2 to make get a mortgage, so I was considering picking up a couple of part time, flexible jobs in order to hopefully acquire a new property as an STR.

My cost they said i could do $2,000 up front and then next couple months more payments with cold calling they offer and fee would be $9,800 plus the cold callers Virtual assisant that would be working with me.