I went to ask questions about zoning on a property ( I didn't even know what I was talking about at that point) and the architect who was on line overheard and offered to help and provided his business card; right after he handed me the card, I watched him go into the office of the zoning officer for a private meeting, which was a good clue. 

BP has been a huge part of the successes I have had to date in real estate. 

I have been listening to podcasts and reading various posts and wanted to start engaging in this online community.  

Regarding your question about refinancing and cashing out the equity in the home, the Fannie Mae guideline states:“The property must have been purchased (or acquired) by the borrower at least six months prior to the disbursement date of the new mortgage loan except for the following...”The exemptions to this rule being if the property was purchased with all cash and qualified under the delayed financing rule, or if the borrower acquired the property through some form of inheritance (Divorce, etc).

It was simple and quick to do the course online through WRA.  

Taxes paid in advance actually, no liens could be found through recorder online), however you never know in this world.

@Bruce M. those websites showing you what a project costs and what it will return usually don't refer to investors, more or less a homeowner with a dated but decent kitchen/bath that they want to redo.

I got my license for investing, but I can also spare 20-30 hrs per week for my “side hustle”  My job also has lots of down time while I’m on the clock to be able to be online and doing RE work. 

True office style suspended drop ceilings are tacky and dated, but if you could research a noise isolation product or way to mount ceiling drywall, it may help greatly.

Certain counties many have some info in reference to recorded mortgages online but first the op needs to know what he's looking at. 2ndly, please forward me the names of the attorneys that are handing out this info.