I never imagined someone feeling so entitled that they find it their right to dictate who gets the privilege to live next to them, but you learn something new everyday. 

Here's the situation, there is a multifamily on the market for $550k (I know I should start extremely small, but living in NY does not make that easy - for now let's use this as the example), which conservatively speaking can bring in 8% ROI. 

I let them know that I work with full transparency and will always let anyone I speak to know upfront that I am a licensed RE agent but I am working with them solely as a private investor and not as a RE agent.

You may be entitled to thousands of dollars!'

Also, if self-directed companies offer any events of their own or are invited to speak at someone else's events, there's a high chance you will meet private lenders there as well.

New job, commute struggles, something to justify leaving and buying another home within my entitlement. 

I'm sure it's not as easy as walking in and asking for credit.I live in Colorado Springs, CO, so if anybody has a bank or someone to speak with about this, that would be great.Thank you all for your time a input into this question.

Any thoughts on good articles to read or people to speak with? 

Taxes are based on the difference between your sales price and your acquisition cost (purchase and capital improvements.)You should speak with tour CPA and lawyer to best structure your business to minimize the tax impact.

I would highly suggest speaking with a real estate attorney and a CPA that specializes in real estate.