Investing allows for long-term wealth with various strategies but requires capital and management proficiency.

One key was to classify me as a "real estate professional" because that allows you to offset your ACTIVE income with the PASSIVE losses from the real estate.

This allows me to grow into the firm.

I played 5 years of collegiate tennis as well as 18 years from the time I first picked up a racquet.I am looking for a mentor and also opportunities to grow in the real estate realm as I chase financial freedom with the goal to start building homes for those who need them once my portfolio allows me to!

Is there a way to use private money or a bridge loan to allow him to buy the house and refinance after his retirement when his finances have settled?

good list.. you can add to your CA OR WA foreclosure rescue that MLO's are allowed to contract those in foreclosure as well as Attorney and Agents.

Our bank will allow us to keep the best loan.  

So, if the HOA doesn't allow it, its between you and the HOA. 

VAs and back up VAs to run your automation systems, allowing you to scale and exit.It's a start.

However, I will say from experience, the midwest will allow you to cashflow well at a significantly cheaper price point but you will see very little appreciation.