.- Move in Ready - For simplicity, I have considered the move in ready route then attempting option 2 in a year once I can move out.

From there, you'll be able to submit appeals for each of the reasons listed that you disagree with, to your mortgage broker.All of these things should be done first, prior to attempting to have a second appraisal done, as that's more like grasping at straws.

I'm local so I did a local company's real estate school and passed on the first attempt. 

@Forrest Faulconer Very difficult, sellers here in Las Vegas are attempting to sell rehab jobs for full retail value and they don’t care how long it sits, even as a beginner I understand that most of these prices are not deals for a fix and flip so I’m thinking of BRRRR to compete with retail buyers because rehab formulas are not working, it’s been overwhelming but I feel it will work out over time.

@Bryan Hancock I agree completely the development code is greatly hampering any attempts to control the cost of housing.

The huge amounts of helicopter money will likely cause rapid and massive inflation as well as higher taxes so the government can make an attempt to pay back the debt.

So I dont think it would be worth your while to attempt something like a reverse exchange and have it all wrapped up before the sale. 

I have seen investors attempt to divide lots before to find out that it cannot be done. 

Do you have any books or podcasts you would recommend for someone who is attempting to figure out how to “organize the puzzle pieces”, so to speak?

I am attempting to purchase my first property in the San Fernando valley in Los Angeles and I after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad and listening to countless episodes on here I am interested in purchasing a cash flowing property.