Or you can learn by reading, listening, watching, and still find that you would be 10x farther along if you had just started by  connecting with the right person from the beginning.Find out what kind of area you are interested in investing in, put the funds together and say here's my skin in the game, then connect on Connected Investors, BP, local facebook pages, local reia meetups, and elsewhere.

I see red flags with this issue and should probably just deny them, but I wanted to get your feedback before saying no.

In the end the variance seems to be very rarely issued.

You would be able to get the downpayment to about 20% and 100% of the renovation would be covered in the loan on a draw basis if that's an issue.  

I have had numerous issues with the PM not fixing things at all or in a timely fashion.

I have seen many questions on the proposed opportunity zone regulations and the self-certification form.Well as of today the IRS has issued guidance!

We wanted her out due to another issue but have given her a seven day notice to cure that and she did (we are in Iowa).

If we ever get flooded out down here, the region will have much more serious issues than FEMA coming along to re-draw their boundaries!

I have an appointment with JAG next week to work out the legal issues in order to cover myself just in case there may be an issue in which your speaking of. 

This goes without saying, but make sure the home or rental is all high-end finishes, everything is completely done brand new move-in ready with no issues.