This is a fantastic place to gain some insight into the REI world, particularly for those starting out. 

So all in all a cash out refinance in this market with rates dropping right before the storm of buyers hitting the market and prices shooting up is all a good thing!

Even this https://www.coachcarson.com/building-wealth-one-house-time-j...

You’re absolutely right—networking is everything in this business.

with the market flat, contractors booked up, materials expensive and tremendous competition for deals it is very, very difficult for a new investor at this time.i've used hard money and also bought with cash and then financed the rehab.

This is high season in Western NC.

That fact that you have a little experience is good, but not a reason to go find one of your own to flip at this age.

The govt has to be the one to fix this problem. 

Or mean to this tenant?

This is what I see being done in TX.