Im in the Indianapolis market and I have some land I would like to put up a structure on.Can someone point me in the right direction to start learning how best to tackle this first one and subsequent ones.I appreciate any help you can provide.

@Garrett Cuppels what do you mean do better with a mortgage broker? 

I can't specifically help you with regards to Irvington, New Jersey but I would definitely recommend going to your local REIA group meeting and asking who other investors there use.

Do you own any properties yet?

Unfortunately, the hours you spend managing your plumbing company likely wouldn’t count toward real estate professional status (REPS) hours.

Thank you so much for your help!

Does anyone have any recommendations for board games, apps or video games that “accidentally on purpose” teach these things as well?

I would recommend a cost seg study immediately after purchase to take the benefits of bonus as is and then look at doing a cost seg after renovations to take the benefits of bonus on renovations. 

Yes, you aren't taking advantage of the better financing options available for homeowners, but that's only one of many things to take into account when investing in real estate.California is also a really tough state to invest in; high prices, unfriendly to landlords, etc.

I just sent you a DM. cheers,