I want to just provide a little bit of clarification to help you with your search:Generally speaking there are 2 main types of loans for investors: “Conventional” and “Portfolio”Conventional - I'll define these as loans that come from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (if you recognize those names).

What would be an indicator that you could immediately recognize that shows a person has no character and lacks integrity if you're asking them to be your mentor?   

Recognize that for the first year, you won't cash flow anything because you'll be paying your own mortgage. 

@Ryan Vatter I'll answer your question here but I also wanted to provide some information so you knew more about this subject.Generally speaking there are 2 main types of loans for investors: “Conventional” and “Portfolio”Conventional - I'll define these as loans that come from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (if you recognize those names).

Your Dad would recognize the interest income from his loan to the partnership and then deduct the interest paid to the HELOC on his tax return (assuming that he can itemize). 

I recognized the political strategy and positioning back in May 2020 and soon after predicted that if the order was not lifted by Nov 1st, that we would be under it until at least March '21'.

Deal analysis will also allow you to develop your own investment criteria and recognize those deals that meet them. 

California does not recognize series LLCs so you may want to do some research here.You also want to look at whether a pass-through entity helps your bottom line and your taxes.

In this way, you will be able to recognize a deal when it is brought to you or when you see it.Lack of financing is an obstacle that can be overcome if you can find a great deal.

I recognize there are other creative financing methods, but let's pretend we stick straight conventional.