The flat fee buyer agency fee reduces the amount of the buyer credit/refund, generally by $6,000 (although options range from $999 to $8999, depending on how much help the buyer wants from the agent).

@Anna NickensDeciding between investing in mentorship or self-education for real estate investing depends on your goals, budget, and learning style.

Single-family homes and small multifamily properties (duplexes, triplexes) are solid options depending on your goals.

It helps to make connections with your local flooring, tile, kitchen design studios depending on how high end you want to make your flip depending if it is in a HCOL neighborhood.

Depending on the valuation on the other property, you may be able to pull a HELOC on that one as well to get your $100k you're looking for.

Whether you need a CPA with just three rentals depends on the complexity of your situation and your comfort level with DIY tax prep.If things are pretty straightforward, you might be fine with tax software for now.

The better option would be depending on your priorities.

@Jordyn OhsThis is a loaded question as it really depends.

While your exact cost will depend on your market, I have a GC client in Columbus OH that is building triplexes at just under $200/SF.

@Abdul HafeezRates and LTV depend on many factors.