It's a bit more expensive though, I figured, they all get the information from the same provider.

Ave you used this website below to figure out Section 8 Rents in Allegheny County? 

Now, there does seem to be a lot of negativity towards 5-figure training classes, as many of us believe spending that much money isn't necessary in order to be successful in this business (though even 5-figure training is okay with me if the value is there...I just have never seen it).

We’re looking at a seven-figure property in Texas, tied to a non-performing loan.

I think that is the right way to start until I grow, and eventually buy a property and then figure out an exit strategy.

I can figure out ARV without an appraisal easily.   

I would anticipate roughly 20-40k depending on how deep you have to go.

Yes.I had a rental where the applicant had a 7 figure salary.  

The minimum down payment for a property in this price range would be roughly $27K.That said, you also need to account for bank closing costs, inspection costs, appraisal, attorney fee, and title costs.Your scenario may require a seller's concession to account for these additional expenses.Investing with $50K is totally possible in this market but your journey may be met by challenges i.e.

Interest is 18%.for a total of 30.5k in debt.current financial status:1k emergency fund.1k in reserves outside of that.6 month plan:I'm going to japan in march with my sister so i'm currently reserving my money to do cool things in japan as it was my personal incentive to get my *** into gear and get my life together.after that trip i'm planning to tackle my debt in order of highest interest rate to lowest interest rate.I believe i can comfortable put 2500 a month into my finances. so i expect to be able to be debt free roughly a year from march.After that: im planning on parking my money into the smp 500 to help it grow until i have enough money for a downpayment on a duplex to a quadplex and doing the houshacking strategy yall talk about.