Let me touch base with you once my schedule firms up a little more? 

I have an opportunity to get a hot Town home in Garland , Tx for 180K ...worth 200k . need a little work. rents 1500 -1600....always full ..seller firm at 180...might get him to 177.5...I will be  few hundred underwater if done conventionally.

Invest in marketing campaigns and partner with a firm that can help you navigate the new exemptions and tune your marketing appropriately. 

Our desired rent is on par with the market.

I have been in touch with the law firm, they said it could take up to 45 days.I am now on day 40 and getting nervous and frustrated.

Asbury Park was not a desirable shore town back in 2008.

Have you ever heard of private investment firms getting unsecured credit facilities for the purchase of real estate?   

It's frankly one of the least desirable parts of Greenwich (that's very relative, of course, because nearly all of Greenwich is lovely).

I do not have my own taxes done by them (my guy does not want any new business...he's on his way to retirement) but those two firms are good at investment properties and I do feel comfortable recommending them.  

When you have something to offer in exchange for your desire for a mentor, you are in a much better position to get one.Additionally, I recommend you attend local real estate meetups in your area where you can meet other successful investors face to face.