Everything you were saying is spot on, and it's a little scary that even years later people were still sticking their heads in the sand and deciding that a HELOC acceleration can work.

I suspect your gut instinct is spot on.

How do I find mentors and peers who can teach me about the industry? 

When I look for a deal on MLS, my focus is on spotting value.

There is a sweet spot in filling vacancies and protecting your investment! 

@Samantha Springs I think you’re in a decent spot and wouldn’t change anything.

Some agents are also wholesalers and/or get leads from wholesalers.That said, it is an industry that has some grey areas to it from a legal perspective.

Rental prices for a 3bd/2ba/2cg home 1500-2000sqft can easily range from $1,800-2,600 per month. 4) Major employers in Central NM include Sandia National Labs, Los Alamos National Labs, Kirtland Air Force Base, FBI, US Federal Government, State of New Mexico, ABQ Public Schools, University of New Mexico, Central NM Community College, Presbyterian Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Lovelace Healthcare, UNM Hospitals/Cancer Center/Level I Trauma Center/Regional Medical Center, Netflix Studios & Film Industry, Solar Panel Manufacturing & Renewable Energy Industry, Meow Wolf, Amazon Fulfillment and Distribution Centers, etc.

It’s a tough spot, but it looks like you’ve got assets and options to work with.

We're seriously considering Pittsburgh as the destination spot (multitude of factors), but I'm liking the numbers from an investment standpoint.