Also, I see this is your first post: stay active on BP asking questions and responding when you can- visibility can help you get contacts and deals! 

Staying active on the forums can help you learn and get contacts and deals.

@Nick NoceraNick, my wife and I have been actively searching for single family homes as rental properties.

Interesting to hear that there is a lot of development activity in that asset class. 

To be a really informed investor, check out the podcasts here and be active on the forum is what I suggest.

Unfortunately Im tied up with kids activities next weekend so wont be able to attend.

Let's explore if there's a fit.

I don’t disagree and am still actively investing in Ohio.

As a fellow newbie I suggest doing three things to help you move forward:1- listen to the podcasts- they help you learn information you wouldn't even think of searching for2- attend Real estate meetings: you never know which contact will help you get your first deal.3- stay active in the forums asking and responding so you can learn and be more visible to others.Good luck and don't give up! 

You likely can't tap into your equity without selling your property currently due to your credit and being in an active bankruptcy.