I could learn how to manage contractors, budgeting, scheduling, etc. and also (possibly if it makes sense) to renovate homes with the intent of making them "green" in some shape or form, or, healthier homes per se. - I apologize for the long story!

Your flipping income should be ordinary income subject to SE tax.

And this action has nothing to do with FHA loan rates, per se.

He CAN ask for Proof Of Funds, but not dictate the origin per se. 

Hello,Michael Here, all my friends call me "mick";Licensed Mortgage Broker w/a portfolio of private lenders in the SE-US (& always seeking more) w/ROI's on portfolios of 12-18% on Dirt,brick&mortar, 18-24.99% on DWMH's, Boats, etc.1 F/C out of 380 loans sold so far.Every scenario is different.IF YOU NEED MONEY for Purchase-Investment-N/O/O-Commercial-Waterfront-Hard Equity-Short TermRe/Fi-Rehab & the "Big Boys(read=BANKS) R saying :protest: & the Mortgage Guys&Gals U know R saying :violin: Let me B U'r :superman: It's ONLY $$, Right?!

If you want to chat more about SE PA feel free to reach out! 

I dont have any mentors per se, but my social circle is filled for the most part with very successful people. 

That way your rent doesn't go up per se making your units less attractive on the market but you still won't have to eat the cost.

I have not looked at SW but I am in SE Florida a good amount, the market is so hot it is not worth investing.

These agents do not exist in se Michigan.