I'm looking into investing in areas that would provide positive cash flow and/or appreciation. 

I would choose Candidate #2 providing you have acceptable verification of their income - bank statements that multiply out to what the past couple years tax returns indicate on the business.

Usually the lender on your new purchase mortgage will allow cash out proceeds as eligible down payment contribution (provided the DTI work).

@Alan Wolkov I'm not familiar with the Land Academy (yet) but do know that @Seth Williams and @Mark Podolsky provide great content.

Please provide the contact information for the company.  

Adjustable-Rate: If you plan to refinance, we can discuss fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgage options that suit your long-term goals.Cash-Out Refinance: Once the property appreciates, a cash-out refinance can provide funds for further investments or renovations.Living in the property initially helps you build equity faster.Your townhouse investment is a promising venture.

The next day I get a text, that a “family member” just happened to stop by and noticed “new temporary” visitors in the bottom apartment and there are new laws in the city starting June 1st for short term rentals.

Cash-Out Refinance: If you refinance the property, you can pull out cash based on the equity, which can be used for down payments on BRRRR properties.Collateral for Loans: The farm can be used as collateral for obtaining loans for other investment properties.BRRRR Investments:Immediate Cash Flow: BRRRR properties will likely generate some positive cash flow right away.Faster Turnover: BRRRR allows you to recycle your capital more quickly, aiding rapid portfolio growth.Initial Investment: $60,000 can potentially fund multiple BRRRR properties, providing diversity and multiple income streams.Farm Investment:Emotional Value: Maintaining the farm within the family has intrinsic value that cannot be quantified.Long-Term Appreciation: The farm's value may appreciate significantly over time, providing a substantial future asset.Monthly Cost: The $400 monthly cost needs to be factored into your budget, as it’s a non-cash-flowing asset in the short term.Decision Points:Emotional vs.

What is it that your wife thinks an agent does besides finding a property for someone and providing the contract which they don't make exceptions to?

Hire someone professionally locally to work for you and oversee manage the project (a construction manager).Some examples I can provide having worked in the construction industry is - soda bottles filled with urine in the walls, food thrown in the walls, throwing coffee down duct risers, sheetrocked over outlets providing fire hazard...