All this to say your repair partner is going to be crucial to your success. 

It’s a great way to add value to a property without putting a ton of money upfront, and it can set you up for financial success in the long run.Has anyone else done a similar renovation project or used a gift of equity in their deals?

You can probably start the education process at 17, then apply for your license once you turn 18.

I'm based in WI and there are several people from NY investing here, some successful and some not---the common thread I see from the ones that are not is that they relied on someone else for information instead of investigating, VERIFYING and doing their own due diligence. 

There's a few different ways to focus on a lower rate such as with house hacking and making the investment your primary residence, requesting a significant closing credit from the sellers for standard rate buy-downs (which I've had great success with recently), or utilizing lenders who offer short term rate lowering solutions such as 2-1 rate buy downs (again, ideally paid for by the sellers).

Hard money lenders are going to want you to have success and will often times help you see if your numbers are close or way off. 

I’m a full-time sales professional at a global GSI, so I’m seeking relatively efficient strategies.Has anyone successfully used cash-out refinances, 1031 exchanges, or other equity-based approaches to boost income?

Has anyone in this group had success with self storage syndications?

The loft is very successful on Airbnb and people love the main house for long term rental.

After seeing my brother's success with flix and flip in the bay area over the last 4 years, I decided to explore the same in New York.