I'm confused... if there were a large number of foreclosed homes wouldn't this mean that the market will have more great deals for investors to buy?

Also a very good idea to find a mentor.I’m taking a Rich Dad Investing course which gives a lot of good info, but there’s nothing like being confused about a problem and having someone next to you with 30 or so years experience that can answer 90% of your questions.Sorry for eavesdropping, but this topic interests me since I’m looking for a mentor too.

Don't confuse people taking your money for that being the reason they move out.

Hello Maria,I'm a little confused as to what's overwhelming you.

The more lenders you have, the more confusing it gets, not to mention, the more paperwork you have to submit.As far as "safe", I would argue that it's safer to have a 4-plex that a single family home as your first.  

If you have a ROW, then you can't do anything there.A little confused. 

I have read a couple books including The House Hacking Strategy and I’m still a little confused as to how you would go from your first house hack to your second after living in the first one for a year.

The appraisal was done by the bank which is why it confuses me that they do not what to use those values. 

It also just confuses them, and becomes info overload...which leads to all kinds of kaos. 

If your basis happens to be less than the distribution reported in Box 19A, the difference will be taxable to you.Yes, it is very confusing.