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The 5 books that I recommend reading are:1.

@Oren KachelYour title company should have recommendations.

Any creative recommendations to lower the monthly mortgage payment by $500-$700 in the near future or am i going to have to sell and use what i made from forced appreciation to start again? 

In that case, my advice is to try to find a property as unique as possible as the competition for rentals is going to get even more intense given the huge amount of supply that's going to hit the market in the coming years.When it comes to Mexico, I'm first and foremost an investor.

I highly recommend 24 hour closing.

Any suggestions or recommendations for pros who can help me out in the NYC area?

I recently came across a company recommended by a friend, but my initial contact, whom I connected with via Facebook, is no longer active, raising some concerns.

I would also recommend attending a couple of in person meetups so you can increase your chances of learning more from others. 

I do not recommend locking a ton of HELOC money into anything for years and years.