I know i'm still a long way from that but it doesn't help to start early rightAnyway i was wondering if this was the place for me and if any of you had some good resources for me to check out that could help me Welcome to Bigger Pockets Todd,Stay consistent with posting and reading on here.Always focus on the people first rather than stats and figures.Never forget that team work make the dream work.That's my 0.2 AUD for you lolKeep the dream alive ;)

Not an ideal location for Corporate opportunity....most people who do work corporate jobs commute to the city (Grand Rapids) and this significantly affects how property in Muskegon rents (interest, length of stay, type of renter, etc...)

I started my journey into wholesaling about a month ago.I have fund my farming area and have been driving for $ the last couple of weekends.I have managed to generate about 60 properties now its time to do the work of sending out the yellow letters.I will keep updating my results here and if anyone would like to connect in Phoenix area , DM me and we can exchange ideas.

So we shall stay patient and persistent and usually that produces great results

I explain why more here if you're interested: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2016/01/26/vast-majority-investors-stay-fard-class-properties/

Perhaps I'm missing something with how hard money lending works (i've been reading about it but it still seems confusing and not viable to me but I could easily be wrong...)ya the other option is I stay in this house and do a cash out refinance or HELOC but, again, it just doesn't bring enough cash in to really do much with.  

You would compare very similar homes that have been updated and have recently sold.

If its an assigned/dual agency matter, the broker probably has a larger interest in asking the seller update the SRPD.

Likely they will stay below 5% for the next 12 months and depending on the Presidential election and who gets elected, they could stay below 5% for considerably longer.Eventually in 4-8 years, they will be back to 6-6.5% which is where the financial system hums right along.  

Definitely stay active in the forums and look into several different real estate clubs that you can attend.