As a result when the brokerage acts as the listing and selling brokerage  it saves both home sellers and buyers money.

If the group is a private group, it is treated like a private email I believe.

You should keep saving, get pre-approved so you know where you stand, and start working with an investor-friendly agent to show you homes so you get some reps in.

No but if you paid for those items you could get copies of them and use them for a private lender who may be able to give you a loan.

We remodeled and remarketed the property to entrepreneurs and business professionals who want a coliving/coworking community.It was perfect because each of the 12 bedrooms had its own private bath and we created community areas.

I don't have the skill set YET to gauge rehab costs and try to BRRRR, but I'd like to learn.This is definitely a choice but my option is that you will do better if you focus on duplexes and cherry-pick a few SFRs as you come across them.As for your Strengths, it sounds like you have an excellent ability to save and your ability to bulk analyze data will serve you well to identify big-picture areas, property types, and characteristics to focus on.I like that you realize the first investment will not be your best investment.

The house I am looking at is a private sale from an older family friend moving into senior living (discounted).

save enough for a down payment and invest in loge term hold.  

I have not paid yet- pls help a senior citizen salvage his entire lifes savings!

I have been saving for a down payment on a rental property.