@Desiree Rejeili good advice in general thanks for putting this together. 

Speed is key in this industry, so I recommend practicing your analysis on properties to ensure you understand the process and KPI that dictate your decision.

I would look to find out how much it would cost to remedy this issue and make your offer based on that.

Having mostly gone this far independently, I want to seek mentorship in what I should do with my built equity.

This is Mayo’s largest investment in the state’s history, signaling one thing with absolute clarity:Phoenix is ground zero for the next generation of healthcare—and the real estate investors who act now will be positioned to benefit for decades.🏥 What Does Mayo’s $1.9B Commitment Really Mean?

This is causing a huge influx of people moving here for jobs.

Honestly I think this is a bit overrated.

Maybe there is a local investor facebook page with people who have experience. 

I don’t know anyone in Louisville yet, but I want to spend the rest of this year wisely—getting to know the city, exploring neighborhoods, and building my local team (agent, lender, contractor, etc ).

This can be very expensive and is usually the worst choice because you can't justify the cost.2.