If you can attend local investor meetups, that’s a great way to gain market insight and connect with reliable people.It’s also smart to start small with a couple of flips to test the waters, and make sure you understand the local market dynamics before scaling up.Good luck with your expansion! 

It would seem the only contact they are able to make is between their bank and my credit card.Any insight or advice would be greatly appreciated  

Here are some key tips and insights for getting started:1.

Thanks for the great insight Ian.

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

Or if you are going to start a thread at least contribute your take or insight right up front and ask for input.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

They’ll often have insights into the market and can help you find properties that align with your goals.

Thank you so much @Charles and Benjamin for the insight!

I appreciate your insight into the situation.Yes, the initial loan period was 3 years interest only so it was unlikely any of the loan balance got paid down.