If you'd really rather just refi the property, your best bet is to find a traditional lender who doesn't require seasoning (which is typically 6 or 12 months) - not necessarily a hard money lender (which are often non-collateralized loans.)

I'm thinking if I worked for a contractor I could learn the other half of the business, but assume I would be paid less than what I'm making in the office and may have a hard time finding a part-time position.What do you do when you're not flipping houses?

I am having a hard time deciding if I should start with a smaller 4-5 unit property and manage it or move right into syndicating larger properties.  

Also, don't think too hard about markets and cap rates... dig in, get your hands dirty, and connect with the people that are down in the trenches.  

Indiana real estate market Indiana rental market Finding a RE attorney Finding a property management company that works for youStructuring deals Future markets we are looking at Growing a Facebook page with a flip company Creating content for social media Branding your company on 14 different social media sites MLS acquisitions Growing a quality buyers list Finding private lenders Hard money lending Managing contractors Material ordering Joint venture agreements Real Estate Photography Shooting video Building your website Finding your niche I am in no way an expert I just have tried to document our journey and sharing what has worked and what has not worked we have made money but also have lost money.

Nothing makes me happier when I am selling a hard to sell property than when someone unrepresented wants to buy it.

It's hard to do at first, when you really really want a deal.

Since the house was stripped, it wasn't that hard to replace the rotten framing.  

My wife and I bought an apartment building just outside of Houston with a hard money loan in early April.  

Making money in real estate investing is really hard if you don't know what your doing.