I’ve already learned so much from attending meetup groups in the area and reading articles on BP, now I’m looking to apply what I’ve learned and learning and close my first deal or even get a property under contract.

With my first bank, they took the proceeds and applied it to the other property.  

You also need to be aware that custodians are passive in nature and simply process transactions at your direction.

It's key to get professional opinions from well/septic operators to assess the nature of the private system. 

They could also make the Buyer-Broker agreement non-exclusive and have it only apply to properties they've shown  you.

People are experiential in nature and most of the masses want to drive out and do activities with family and friends multiple times a week.

I've found that if you pay for it - everyone will apply but nobody will take it seriously.

I think you also have to be careful not to take a generalize news report and apply it to your local area. 

Essentially, the requirements for ADUs & solar will not change from 2016 (becasue of the nature of our business we have contacts at the commission that have verified this).

Real estate investing is a business and business expense deductions apply.