I'd definitely take a look at those Wholesaling categories and identify some individuals that you'd like to mentor/partner with and see if theres any way you can provide value and/or just reach out to them and ask!

They customize everything, so the best next step is to hop on a call with one of their strategists to explore your goals, challenges, and resources, so they can identify which program is the best option for you.

Identifying the areas were growth will happen through simple logic  studying infrastructure studying the city county long range planning documents that are usually only looked at by the Trammel Crow's of the world.. and get in front of this. 

Identifying a d purchasing properties that are undervalued due to under market rents caused by owners with a lower purchase basis that are terrified of losing tenants and raising rents, will definitely provide you with immediate upside appreciation when adjusting rents to market rates as well as covering all your holding costs and a cash flow reward every month. 

@Michael Plante it's good to hear your friend is successful - I feel like it's all about the numbers - I think I have identified a piece of property about 1.25 acres for under $300k.

You correctly identified that you have a $2,000 profit from one property and a $4,000 loss from the other. 

For starters, I recommend that you identify your investment strategy, choose a market that aligns with it, and establish your Core 4.The main challenge I observed is that individuals often lack a clear end goal or strategy, or they select a market that doesn't align with their chosen strategy.

You could buy a multifamily, fix it up, rent out units while living in one, then refinance to pull out your initial investment and repeat the process.Additionally, deep-diving into specific areas within your target markets will help you identify properties with higher rental potential for your mid-term strategy.And regarding owner-occupying your first multifamily, this could be an interesting option depending on your financial goals and risk tolerance.

A partner can bring valuable insight and creativity to a deal and help you see opportunities you may not have identified on your own.Have you done any SubTo deals yet, or will this be your first?

Research local economies, population trends, job growth, and infrastructure developments to identify promising markets.