However, despite of myself being natural from there I have my doubts about financing a commercial property and finding the right partner.

(if I refi and pull out the equity it makes the CoC negative for the next 3-5 yrs)1031 option: sounds good, but I am concerned about finding the right property in the timeframe and my inexperience with this  creates risk.

My parents have 40+ years in SFH rentals and have done quite well for themselves and have educated my sister and I quite a bit about the industry. 

Currently own a 2 unit as my family primary resident (current not rented, temporarily reverted single family).

I currently live in Southern California but am looking to dip my toes into real estate investing via purchasing a rental investment property in Kansas City (I have roots there, visit fairly often, have real estate connections there, etc.).

I have a tenant that has been in my home for almost 6 months.

Hi, I am trying to purchase my first home, a fourplex.

Hi My name is Anastasie from Cincinnati OH .I'am new to real estate Insvesting and looking to connect with local investors.Thank you.

@Dave AllenI agree with @Kevin S. definitely check those out as my experiences with Citizens could have been better.

My goal is to have positive cash flow and do LTR.