Not sure if it is a stable or well-used platform yet. multifamily.loans wants a financial statement from me before looking for loans for me. 

Lenders will look at your balance sheet, normally requiring a personal financial statement which includes all of your assets and liabilities.

Specific advice: If you had 100k cash saved up today and you were a Newbie in Real Estate (with good risk tolerance, no kids or wife and in a safe financial situation where I can afford my basic needs and don't need to work for the next 3 months), how would you spend it? 

Just make sure you follow up with him or anyone that is a mentor to you of the action steps you’ve take from the advice they gave.

Some relevant financials are below...any help from the crowd would be appreciated as if like to explore this and do a 1031 in two years.Current rent - $850 Current property value - $75kishNo current mortgage Located outside Houston and appreciating at around 4% a year If tenant moves I'd do maybe $20k in renovations to update kitchen, floorplan and exterior siding but house is functional

Tell your contractor that you want to see him in action on another project before you give him your job.  3.

Ultimately, financial freedom is the goal. 

Most financial institutions provide this product and it's usually formed as a commercial loan.

I'm tired of this life and I want my financial freedom and my time for myself.

Some primary areas I'm interested in:-Thoughts on Section 8 multi-family-Investors interested in areas surrounding Mercedes-Benz dome (English Avenue, Vine City...AKA The Bluff)-Target financials-New constructions vs. fix up vs. as-is-Syndications/fundraising/private money/loans/etc.