We figured that maybe we can continue to borrow from the private sector if borrowing from equity isn't the best option.

I figured this is the best place to start and while I wait for responses continue to research my area.Things I haven't done yet-learned the buying process-read and understand the contracts-find a good contractor-find a hard money lender-figured out what I don't knowThanks for taking the time to read my post, if you have any suggestions on reading material that would be awesome :).

I’m look for some creative ways to leverage long term against them so I can continue what I start a couple of years ago.

@Joseph Back I wouldn't try too hard to convert your equity partners. let them know what you want to do and, if they're not interested, continue investing on your current terms until you don't need them anymore.

That's going to continue to be an issue unless Michigan stops tying property taxes to school funding.

She is continuing to lie regarding the dog being a service animal.

As you know there are alot of places that are continuing to spring up in value and the market is super hot right now so you could possibly get more than what your realtor is claiming you should list the price at.

Outlook has this feature.

If I have to guess, you continued to do it your own way. 

You will never pay the taxes to California if you continue to defer through a 1031 Exchange, and you will never pay the taxes if you pass on and your heirs receive a step-up in cost basis.