When I emailed they just said to apply first, in end of February or in march I plan to go try and talk to someone to see if I can get better advice.

@Matthew Creel sounds good.

Hi all,
I have to move back to Los Angeles in the near future and I’m interested in purchasing something I can add value to and exit within a few years.
While I’ve flipped a fair amount of houses, Iv never done one...

Also, if you consider the fact that his 30 year mortgage is $100-$200 less per month than what local folks pay for rent, then it's not as predatory as it may sound at first.

Do you have any advice? 

Quote from @Kwanza Price: Thanks Chelsea for your reply.I mostly wanted to understand what the experience was like and if you have any advice for setting up an LLC/IRA?

@Paul Novak you've already gotten some solid advice in this thread so I'll keep it short and sweet.Get your 401k match at a minimum. 

Any and all advice is welcome and appreciated!

I like Warren Buffet's advice to make sure you understand the investment completely before investing.  

Unfortunately, I’ve run into a major issue: I received a Stop Work Notice on my property in Covington, GA, because I didn’t have the proper permits for the renovations.I want to resolve this as quickly and smoothly as possible without jeopardizing the project.Can anyone offer advice or share their experience with:1.How to address the Stop Work Notice with the local authorities?