If you feel you have a strong case, file a complaint with the real estate commission.

A few companies that will lend are 21st Mortgage, Performance Equity Partners, Inc., and a few others.

My goal is to build up a strong portfolio of long term rental properties that will generate cash flow which I intend to use for reinvestment in the short to medium term, and to enhance my retirement cash flow in the long term.

You might just find your first deal, partner or actionable step here on the forums.To help new BP members find what and who they're looking for, I recommend 4 things:1. use the 'search' function to find topics, members and areas of interest .

I didn't go over partnering or finances - I might cover that in a later post.Have you guys thrown your meetup on Meetup.com? 

Do you have a spouse or partner that needs to be involved in decisions? 

You have a strong seller's market and there is never a guarantee that appreciation will be uniform so it may not be a good idea to hold. 

Seems to come with its strong advantages.

As a partner in the LLC, you and your wife will receive a K-1 form from the partnership, detailing your share of the income, deductions, credits, etc., for the tax year.

Transitioning from the NFL to real estate is an impressive pivot, and diving into fix-and-flips is a great strategy for building a strong investment portfolio.