I'd also like to echo the sentiment of others in saying that it would be better if you just invest in a REIT or CD (chosen based on your appetite for risk) until you're back...BUT, and this is a big BUT, I feel that instead of investing money over the next 3 months, you should invest your time into learning about REI & read books that will help give you a great confidence boost and "success mentality".

Perhaps cost of funds (interest paid on loan or to an investor, which could be you) influences that.

We're an area that has great positioning for outside influence and fresh ideas. 

What updates do you find boost selling price in a substantial way?

And the investor’s capital plus gain can be cycled into the next deal at a higher basis which further leverages their return, so the long term folks really can have their cake and eat it too.While one solution for longer terms is to do a cash out refinance, it is done to boost the investor’s return, minimize their downside risk, and return capital.  

I've reached out to my sphere of influence, done direct mailings and trying to do cold calls.

Running practice numbers and researching will give you more confidence.Do not let others influence you without running your own numbers and getting out there and looking for deals.Read the book "Acres of Diamonds".

In the long run it can actually boost appreciation because supply is so limited.

Hi Will,Yes, about 7 factors influence cap rates and two are the ones you hear most about and that is interest rates and supply / demand for the asset. 

I think it would be appropriate to lay out my long term goals, as that influences how I begin my real estate journey.- Replace my monthly W2 income with passive real estate income- Pay off my parents mortgage- Have $1,000,000 net worth (what a small minded goal right lol)- Employ at least 3 family members with my property management firm- Eventually retire from a W2 job and become a full time real estate investorMy options for my first property are:1.