Single-family rent prices are increasing rapidly, as demand for single-family housing and inventory constraints forces some buyers to rent, increasing competition and pushing rents up across the nation.

I have not been able to find a lender with a true “no closing cost” all I have found is they roll it back in.

I would keep pushing through.

Told her that's how we roll.

If you don't and you are renting, then I would push you even further towards house hacking, as then you will get the double benefit of eliminating most, if not all of your living expenses, which in turn will greatly increase your savings rate.Other options could be, find a partner who has the capital, and you do all the heavy lifting of managing, and handling the property.

I have not been nagging or pushing the deal but just offering help or assistance in the probate process (snow removal, mowing, typical upkeep) trying to help and stay in touch.This morning while making a trip to home depot I noticed a tag on the door.

Let’s get the ball rolling.  

However, since that time I've caught the "real estate bug," and would like to do a cash-out refinance (I have fairly significant equity) to get the ball rolling. 

Then they list 7 specific rolls of an investor.

Hello @Jess ZavoralWelcome to the BP Community.Sound like you are ready to roll in investing and am looking for to hearing more of the investment journeyI had never heard of a full time investor until reading of Rich Dad's cashflow quadrant and Biggerpockets specifically for real estate.I''m yet to pull down my first dealNevertheless, its a career with time needed to spot those bargains and value adds.You get better and better with time and effort applied to sourcing leads, making offers, putting the financing together etcAll the best going forward