I'd only add to get a professional inspection done with a very thorough team.

Sounds like you’re a professional in everything you do.   

A lot of young professionals like this area so furnishings should be modern and "upper-middle end", if that makes sense.

Most professionals beyone me on BP most likely have seen this side.

My ultimate goal is to save up enough money to invest in a fix and flip property(which my family has been doing for a while) and live in it, until I rent it out and use the equity for another home.For any real estate agents or professionals in general, how do you find consistant deals?

There are several hurdles during the process:Find the deal - Unless you are marketing or plugged into a community where there are opportunities, it isn't always easy to find the right dealsEvaluate the deal - Without professional guidance and research tools, it is difficult for a newbie investor to evaluate and ARV/FMV or create an adequate rehab budgetSecondary exit strategies - If things don't go as planned are their other opportunities to exit profitably.

Also, I would recommend adding some sort of screensaver to the TV screen and I second that a professional photographer is the way to go.

On the other hand, true private lenders are not professional lenders and hedge fund type lenders (which is what hard money lenders are), but instead are regular people in your circle and sphere of influence.

Keep detailed records of payment dates and amounts and consult a tax professional to ensure this strategy aligns with your overall tax planning. 

While finding a local CPA is important, consider the option of working with remote professionals who specialize in real estate and small business taxes.