It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

BTW my market in the last dozen years has only has a single year with as poor appreciation as 4% which implies the reality is that virtually every in the last dozen years you would far exceed that projection. 

We decided to outsource major tasks such as septic installation, plumbing, heating, and carpentry, while handling smaller projects ourselves—a decision that proved beneficial.

Confirms my thought process as a Renovation Project Manager- turning Investor.

You understand some of the basic concepts, but also have some giant holes in your plan.

We decided to outsource major tasks such as septic installation, plumbing, heating, and carpentry, while handling smaller projects ourselves—a decision that proved beneficial.

I have made some local connections for contractors to do something solo when my current projects wrap up. 

So I'm basically trying to explore if i can borrow money in an alternative way than conventional loan.

Also, before you buy another property you'll want to determine your ideal next property - meaning, will it be a "rent ready" house, a major renovation project, or somewhere in between.

And I was constantly more worried about my own project.