The upgrade from here is likely to take a while and be expensive and I am working on that project now.So... how does a live-in landlord with this problem go away for thanksgiving to visit family?

Also purchased an AirBnB this year and while still going through rehab, it’s projected to get 12-15% return.Charlotte is similar to Indy from a metric perspective except there growth rate is much higher right now and i’m Seeing that in estimated appreciation of 15%.Hope that helps...Hank

Typically how do investors who are looking for an exchange find the next project? 

I recently opened an retail account up (Home Depot) to help with some of my projects.

Decades of neglect, mismanagement and diversion of allocated monies to pet projects have put us here.This deal will in the long run be great for NYC, especially LIC and the adjacent neighborhoods in Queens.

Soon it will be 22-30 depending on how large my next acquisition is.I ended up purchasing a10 unit in Fort Lauderdale, but have been busy so I haven't updated this.I'm looking to connect with people who want to help learn by doing some work and small projects and checking in on my property.

On-going project

Within 2-3 years they refinance, returning my principal, though I continue to hold equity in the project.

They then have another realization that “sweat equity” is actually hard and requires tools, time, and a know-how in order to do the job right.When you’re under contract you’ll come up with a scope of work and budget, submit it for approval to the lender, and you’ll be able to make draws once you’ve closed and started the project.

@Chanoch Moller, If your mentor is a real estate investor, you should talk to him about creating a Joint Venture so that he can advise you in your first few projects.