Unfortunately most have made lifestyle changes relying on checks that will never be cashed but can't fault the inexperienced investors with the amount of materials online, social media etc. where coaches, mentors and gurus share the ease in which they generated massive wealth in these neighborhoods.

You could explore a home equity line of credit (HELOC).Just have to be careful to NOT get in over your head in debt and go bust!

I am looking forward to connecting with fellow lenders, accountants, and real estate agents to get more perspective and build my knowledge on real estate so that I can start to build wealth in my mid-20s and onwards.

Send me a DM and I'll give you a recommendation or you can find one on your own.

On the one hand, I can see it as a positive indicator, for example of market health and increasing suburbanization. 

And some lenders will let you pay the interest by drawing down on the loan.

I am on a similar journey as you.

He's also a very good operator from what I've know and seen as he does share content online (walkthroughs of the aftermath of fires at his property, etc).

Wow... after reading this I feel like there is a lot of overcharging going on...

I’m looking for some genuine advice on the next investment move here.