Since you mention one of the conditions to getting started for your wife was paying the house off free and clear I'm curious if you've discussed with her the potentiality of getting a HELOC for certain real estate uses (or maybe even getting a HELOC but coming to an agreement with her that you'd only use it in circumstances she approves of). 

Hi @Guy Francois,My advice is to speak with an attorney to see what your legal options are at this point. 

We are not married... is there any way to do this legally?

My favorite source for a beginner is Every Landlord's Legal Guide by NOLO.

@jason diclemente - I've heard that coming out of workers comp cases I would only have to work six months instead of the usual two to be approved for financing...do you know this to be true?

Do not rely on it for legal advice.

Hi  everyone, I am a new wholesale investor in the Cedar Rapids area in which I have my first deal in progress and I am wondering if you know of any real estate attorneys with knowledge of wholesaling to create a legal wholesale assignment contract to get my first property under contract?

That’s a fair question.I was actually pre-approved for another property out there, and the same team was happy to continue working with me.

Supplement it with some business / legal classes, Spanish (if you plan on being around construction), take some real estate classes if offered as electives and you should be all set.

Currently, I have a bid pending on a new property and I am very confident that I will get it approved!