A system that allows me to look at my historical P&L and Cashflow right next to projections. 

Some people do allow for people applying for the property to meet each other.

This is one of the reasons why now is a great time to buy and hold single family rental properties in growth markets (like Jacksonville.)But make sure you do your due diligence on the team before investing. 

.- This unlocks cash to allow you to buy a new larger home for your growing family(congrats) with 5% down (Since it's a primary residence)- This allows you to exit the current home and cash in on the $600 cashflow differential(minus the monthly payment of the HELOC, minus maintenance and plus tax savings ).Could be a strategy that works well for you, please feel free to reach out if you want to talk shop and run the #s.Zach

Tutorials  emphasize the need to do due diligence on all the following:--check for taxes and liens against the property--find out which taxes and liens, if any, will remain attached to the property--make sure it is a buildable lot--to do above, you need to establish how the lot is classified for code purposes, and access the lot specifications, minimums the lot must meet for construction to be allowed--you further need to find out what its sewage situation is because 1) municipalities have different lot minimum specification for lots with public sewage and lots with septic; and 2) if the lot will require the construction of a septic tank, you need to take that into account in your decision.

This year, I'll make closer to $175,000 thanks to some opportunities for overtime, but they're not consistent or guaranteed so I don't want to consider that as regular income.I am very fortunate to have an excellent pension that will allow me to retire as early as 39 years old ($58k/yr) with it growing exponentially every year ($400k/yr at age 65 - which I do not intend to work until).

These guys manage remotely and use your team of local repair guys for a super affordable price.

Allowing us to go through the process of buying and selling real estate in its entirety which has showed me the ropes of real estate and eager to learn more investment strategies.

I also had a W2 job as a car wash "team leader" for a where I made about 2k/month.

This will allow you to go over the next steps of the process now that the property has been officially foreclosed.