It’s all about finding someone who understands your goals (buy-and-hold, flips, etc.) and knows the market inside out.

I'm actively seeking mentorship from someone with experience in similar markets who can shed more light on this process.

So, the chance to talk to someone from Roofstock was good.  

How about someone that you wish would sell and move?"  

Looking to talk to someone who’s had experience adding a bonus room/sunroom in San Diego.

I would look FAR AND WIDE for someone to do an investment property HELOC -OR- go to a bunch of banks and CUs (including who you bank with now) to find someone to provide an unsecured (or secured if you have other collateral) LOC to get rid of the high int debt.

I'm assuming traveling nurses don't know many people in the area and would know someone to live with. 

More and more people are working with remote tax accountants, with the amazing technology we have today why not work with someone your feel comfortable with from the comfort of your own home ?

That way I wouldn't be subject to long term capital gains tax and save a decent chunk of change.Also, my understanding of gifts, in this case money, is that there is a yearly limit to how much you can give someone without having to fill out form 709.

As someone who lends and also borrows private money, I know how important trust and transparency are in these deals.