Also GC that I know: "I've been raising my rates 20% per year for the last 5 years, and the market has not even blinked." 

I may be open to fix and flip opportunities, but as a way to raise capital for buy and holds.

Should this deal go through, should I plan on raising rent w/ 1-year lease and raise the rent?

I am going to sit down with a potential investor (relative) about lending me some money to assist with a down payment on a great property I have in the pipeline.Looking for tips to help the conversation go smooth ?Sho...

I started my current job in 2018 and got a substantial raise.

Terrible.Second, at the time I was refinancing my house, my car died completely so in order to afford the car I had to combine all of my credit card debt into a personal loan to raise my credit.Now, I have a Mortgage, Personal Loan, Car Loan, and Student Loans.

You can raise concerns and if you can show a projected loss of business or value you might be able to get an award from the courts or the planning commission. 

Terrible.Second, at the time I was refinancing my house, my car died completely so in order to afford the car I had to combine all of my credit card debt into a personal loan to raise my credit.Now, I have a Mortgage, Personal Loan, Car Loan, and Student Loans.

If I am raising money from investors, do I need a lawyer and securities broker? 

Preferably one that’s occupied, but needs some cosmetic work/rents raised.