We specialize in sourcing distressed/discounted properties for investors.

This gives investors some time to complete a rollover and, in some rare cases, can be used as a source of short-term liquidity.Unfortunately, inherited IRAs are not treated as your own and do not fall under the 60-day rule.

In your proposed case you would be compounding this negative position by taking away the best source of financing for a large percentage of potential buyers.  

Go for it.Just don't sign up with a brokerage that will charge you monthly fees.You sound like you have a lead source through what you do as a firefighter and you should follow your first mind and become a direct source for those people your getting acquainted with and building rapport.

This platform on Bigger Pockets is a great source of information where you can ask questions and also learn from other investor questions.

HELOC are also highly reliable source since the interest rates are low.My tenants pay back the HELOC and TSP and now I have another cash flowing property.I think what you are thinking about is a great strategy

How are they sourcing deals?

Lots of valuable insight on this thread already..Since you are an agent, you are in a good spot to source, close on, or sell potential BRRRR deals. 

I am also willing to work for a more experienced investor or property management company in any capacity, be that market research, deal sourcing, property management assistance, rental optimization, or anything else needed.

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