probably all of the above.It sounds like you’re weighing multiple factors, and that’s totally understandable.

Ultimately, my vision is partnering with a private lender so I can spread my funds across multiple deals at once and scale quicker; I'm really happy so far with my agents, contractor, and refi lender, so I feel like getting a great lender would be the next step for me.

Trulia.com4- call all of the FSBOers. multiple sites I then would reach out to the top closing companies and start phone networking.

He has been a licensed GC for 20+ years and has his Real Estate license in multiple states.

I'd get a house with multiple bedrooms (4-5) and you can live for free or even cashflow with the rent you'll receive.

They're experienced investors and some of them buy sight unseen in multiple states - they have a high risk tolerance. 

In a market that is active you will have 5 to 10 players that will buy 90% of anything that comes up that is remotely a deal..

We're picking up extra work, multiple side-hustles and cutting living expenses... what am I missing here?! 

A well-maintained property not only attracts quality tenants but also helps preserve its market value.Time Management: Managing a rental property can be time-consuming, especially if you have multiple properties or are working another full-time job.

If you really feel you must get this place get multiple quotes on the largest issues, write an extension to the inspection contingency and do more due diligence.