I always offered to help them any way I can and made sure I found a way to return the favor if it's by referring them, clients, helping them with their own projects or whatever I felt was a good way to thank them.I also have paid coaches and I have two different one at all times that help me brainstorm my Business Plans, the skills I want to continue to acquire, and discussing all the problems coming up.Remember you have to think out of the box, find the people you want to get mentored by, find a way to help them first and they will teach you everything you want to learn. 

Although you indicated that you might continue renting, how about a duplex?

While we're at it...the first episode of "Low Budget" featured BiggerPockets coffee cups but I don't see those in the store, either. 

However, I'm even more confused but, one thing is certain, I could not and did not transfer Title and I have the right to reinstate the $93,000 Mortgage for $15,000 and continue the $709 monthly payments @ 4% APR which is PTI. 

If someone knows how some of these features work, pls show me.

I'll continue to look in the areas you mentioned.

I have looked at similar properties in the area and they are well outside of my price range, so I think I should continue to rent for a year or 2 and look at investment properties.

This is a great place to be to continue to help you along your adventure.

My goal is to get my first property no later than end of Q1 2018.For my immediate next steps I am 1) starting to write out clear goals on what I want to achieve and break it down into smaller steps.  2) I will be joining the Richmond REIA starting in January (December meeting is Christmas party and I'll be away). 3) Continued meetings with people in my current network that are involved in Real Estate Investing - Found out about a few by chance and have reached out. 

If that first mortgage is current, and you continue to pay it down, the original lender should have no reason to trigger the due-on-sale clause, but this is something that can happen.