I would like to pull out some equity from my primary property so I can start investing in real estate, but my house is in need of some renovation.

The house will be vacant starting September 2024. 

Greger   In addition to the great advice above, most lenders will require proof of funds to start the project, as you'll have to "front" the rehab funds to get started, then the property will be inspected and the rehab funds released from the lender according to a draw schedule.  

Though this is a very hands on and almost a full time gig, especially when you start adding more and more doors to the equation. 

No way, if told me before hand I'd have said "no way that will happen". 

Is the overall feeling for this area better to try to start flipping first rather then rental properties?

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, that's always true.

What's the most valuable thing you learned recently being on the fourms; who had a hand in helping you discover that information?

His team has gone out of their way to answer all my questions and hold my hand through the entire process.

I am about to graduate from Stamford UConn with a Finance degree and hope to start investing in rental properties in either Norwalk or Stratford.