To build your networks, and facilitate choices for your first job (see below) Local industry networks, including local builders exchange, local and regional homebuilders association.

I would love to provide value in exchange for knowledge and experience.

Find local investor groups where you can rub elbows with like-minded people, build relationships, demonstrate some value, prove to them that your invested and not just a dreamer, and then negotiate their mentorship in exchange for something you provide in return.

You could file a complaint, but before you do consider a few things:(Note - my knowledge is based on the rules in AZ but most states are pretty similar)1) Investors are not eligible for payouts from the Recovery Fund, so filing a complaint to the state licensing agency will get you precisely $0 unless you plan to use this property as your primary residence. 2) Based on the original post, the only strike against him is that he went over schedule.

I am in the process of converting our home to STR for 24 months to qualify for a future 1031 exchange.

How can I help you achieve your goals in exchange for you helping me?)

-They have enough of an understanding of 1031 exchanges and IRAs etc.

@Lorenzo Swinton you could also consider selling them both and using the proceeds to scale up to a larger multi-family property using a 1031 exchange... or like others have said, find a lender that will do a cash out refi and use the proceeds to scale up.

(Annually, bi-annually, when exchanging ownership, etc.)2.

The buyer typically makes a down payment and pays a higher rent than the market rate, with a portion of the rent going towards the purchase price.Land contract: A land contract is a legally binding agreement in which the buyer agrees to make payments to the seller in exchange for the right to use and occupy the property.