Jeff I also hate seeing all that equity just sitting there but you really need to look at where else you can put that money to work that will out-earn the current investment.

If you know of any online forums or organizations where I can learn from others and expand my network and knowledge on wholesaling or getting my first deal, I’d really appreciate any recommendations Thanks in advance for your help!

Maybe lost of tax efficient gains during peak earning years?

If you want to put the deposit in a out of state/online bank, then you will have to furnish a bond.  

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

The only ones who are benefitting are the associations in taking your hard earned money. 

Earning an extra 3% on $2k that you’re likely holding for less than a year.

In Land Investing Online there is a free support group as well as an affordable monthly subscription (I think $100) where you can share your deals for input from the other members. 

These relationships became the foundation of my journey, providing me with insights that couldn’t be found in books or online courses.Building Relationships with Intentionality: Beyond TransactionsOne of the biggest lessons I learned early on is that relationships in real estate are about more than just business transactions.

Only thing the Income Statement info would be the retained earnings on the Balance Sheet.