I also look at previous Landlord references, rent:income ratios, longevity in their current job or career, longevity in their last rental, a review of social media, and more.

Build a buyers list using social media and word of mouth and possibly do a JV with another wholesaler for my first deal I plan on signing the first contract in my name and once I make my first deal, create an LLC to do future deals.

Anyone who is age 62+ and qualifies to draw social security, I recommend receiving payouts right away before the 25% "haircuts" projected in 2034 materialize. 

Every investor has different costs of capital, return requirements, risk tolerances, holding periods, tax implications, vision, information etc.

The economics, financial, social and mechanical and legal make it fascinating to me.

I'm thinking about pitching this to a few potential investors to fund part 2 (below) of this post - what are the tax implications of an early withdrawal and has anyone had experience doing this yet?

Payments that you make normally fall into one of 3 buckets100% of the payment can be factored in somewhere on the returnPartial payment can be factored somewhere on the return0% of the payment can be factored in somewhere on the returnHouse-hacking also has considerable tax implications in the event that you want to sell this property.You can potentially defer a portion or all of the gain on the investment property with 1031 exclusion.You can potentially exclude a portion or all of the gain on the personal residence with section 121 exclusion

Sure there are probably some implications that come along with it, such as "worse" neighborhoods, lower appreciation or more risk long term but this is all relative.

Jump on all of your social media accounts and post daily about your REI career, goals, etc.

@Eduardo EsquivelI have rented to clients of social programs pre-COVID and the organization guaranteed a security deposit and performed a detailed background check if there was damage to the unit after they moved out and never had a problem.