A coach won't do it for you, so you need to be sure you fully understand what you're looking to achieve and have the time and energy to get the results.

Consider increasing rent, refinancing, or switching to a mid-term rental to improve cash flow.

I was a SWO for 8 years, and the best thing I did to improve my financial life was real estate investing. 

Do you have cash reserves for capital expenses and improvements? 

I do have a very specific and curated buy box, so I know what i'm looking for in terms of zoning, lot size, buildable/improvable sqft, location, etc.With that being said, do you still not recommend going through sheriff sales?

I feel like my "circle of people" really needs an expansion and improvement and I want someone with more experience in the field I want to be in to really help me gain myself to success!

This method offers greater efficiency, ease of use, and reliability.

Repairs made while the property is your primary residence are not deductible, but improvements can increase your cost basis, reducing future capital gains tax when you sell.

Contrary to most business lending, the REI industry has a lot of "non-bank" lenders that provide attractive loans that can lower your cost of capital and improve your profit/cash flow. 

If you’re doing updates to a property, they can provide you with a list of qualifications to help your property be more energy efficient maximizing tax deductions.