Finally, I used the Thumbtack app, and I made more progress in six days than I did in the past 75 days on painting, flooring, lighting install, HVAC repairs.I currently use apartments.com for my automatic rent collection, so that system is helpful. 

Arizona allows commission credits toward closing, so that part’s fine it’s just about handling the tax side correctly.Bottom line: You’re still getting taxed on it, but with the right accounting strategy, you can minimize the hit.

There might be some confusion around the 60-day rollover rule which allows you to move money from one IRA/401k to another (both pre-tax and Roth).

How do you start finding motivated sellers and cash investors in New York if you aren't allowed to cold call anymore?

In 2017, Freddie and Fannie updated their guidelines to allow such transfers.

Quote from @Kishan Purohit: @Heath D WallaceTo get this deal to cash flow, you could look into increasing the rent if the market allows or reducing operating expenses, such as lowering management fees, vacancy rates, or insurance costs.

We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.

Regarding the BRRR strategy, that is the way I have scaled my portfolio but I also built a direct to seller business which allows me to make offers on property using the following guidelines.  

This is one of the most effective strategies for starting out because it allows new investors to build confidence, raise capital, and transition into long term deals.

Current residence allowing me to live rent free.