However, I got into real estate mostly relying on OPM - private lenders, seller financing, and business lines of credit.I also don’t like the idea of buying turnkey properties at a premium.

There are many resources for you to connect online and in person.

I work with a turnkey provider in Little Rock, and they are offering a 5.99% on all of their properties, even the new construction.

I'd love to talk and get you an offer on it!

- Many PMCs only put on their website and Zillow and do NOT put on MLS for max exposure.2) How many pics are in the ads and what do they show?

Only two things matter:  the lease and your state law on termination of lease without notice. 

Run the numbers on a basket of deals you're looking at.

Those agents are recommended because they paid to be first on the list.

You can read a book and multiple books, but unless you are out there doing it (I.e. getting bids and getting contractors to truly get you an exact estimate) you will be far off from the numbers you want and may even lose money on the flip/rehab.The best advice I would suggest in my experience is that you should get into the line of work by either partnering with someone or working with someone on some projects prior to going into a flip on your own.

You can play around with how much you want to take out.