Doesn't affect us, but it would affect anyone with a hot tub because it would really hinder your ability to refill it.

If your numbers are solid, you might even be able to cover the monthly payments out of the rehab budget.This kind of setup works best for properties that need significant rehab, and you need to be confident in your numbers and your ability to get the work done. 

Maybe in the future they will add the ability to create a balance sheet which could be beneficial. 

The location being Las Cruces, New Mexico was yet another sucker punch that has negatively impacted my ability to do much with the property.

However, in my market house values were outpacing my ability to save sufficient funds. 

Getting your real estate license can be helpful, especially if you want direct access to listings, market data, and the ability to save on agent commissions.

I don't have the skill set YET to gauge rehab costs and try to BRRRR, but I'd like to learn.This is definitely a choice but my option is that you will do better if you focus on duplexes and cherry-pick a few SFRs as you come across them.As for your Strengths, it sounds like you have an excellent ability to save and your ability to bulk analyze data will serve you well to identify big-picture areas, property types, and characteristics to focus on.I like that you realize the first investment will not be your best investment.

Your impressive loss of weight and ability to regenerate hair is truly impressive!

That could be market knowledge, ability to rehab a property - something that can give you an edge over other experienced RE professionals in the market and asset class you are working in. 

My purpose behind my decision to pursue REI is to gain financial freedom for wife and I, my future family as well as have the ability to make sure my parents are well taken care of once they reach the retirement age.If I had to label myself I’d want to be known as an open minded rental investor for all long term, mid term and short term investing, with the occasional flip for quicker capitol to put back into another rental.