We offset many of our living expenses through the rent which is helpful.

This will help you get familiar with the process of buying and managing with limited risk.

Looking forward to learning alongside you all and doing what I can to help you as well.

I typically work with out-of-state investors to help them capture equity and build portfolios by managing start-to-finish value-add projects.

I own 2 doors and would love to help you get started.

but if you're only doing this to help catalyze your investment path somehow... it's probably not going to help that much.the best way to build a network is just to spend time with other investors. 

He's just north of you and can help with this question. 

If the cash-out refi provides liquidity and good terms, it could be worth taking, but make sure it doesn't interfere with your construction funds.I can help you assess both options and see if we can offer a more favorable solution.

I have made strides to help another investor find deals as well as take my own down. 

Quote from @Melissa Crimp: It helps if you learn to run it like a business instead of letting your emotions get in the way.