Ordering a full topographical survey of the property (which will be required for future development and application processes anyway) will give you the ability to show engineering/design groups what you have, and they can give thoughts and bids leading to a site plan. 

Original “living room”New: Office SpaceOriginal BedroomNew BedroomOriginal BathroomNew Bathroom: View 1New Bathroom: View 2INTERIOR PRODUCT AND DESIGN CHOICESCooking and dining together is a big family activity for us.

I dont intend to deny. however, I have not had any inspection done/put in the paper work to be assigned as section 8 housing designation.

You can take courses offered by the CCIM Institute even if aren't a real estate broker and have no interest in the CCIM designation.

Get out of your comfort zone.

I would ask them how they run their rehab program and you can gauge your comfort level with that. 

I want to start purchasing assets to eventually have enough cash flow to comfortably make it my full time. 

I will definitely reach out to the sponsors to see if they will make an exception as I would be more comfortable investing as an individual.

If you have an income of $85,000 with no debt and make a $50,000 down payment, you can comfortably afford around $350,000.You can also speak to a mortgage lender.

You'll have to put it all together and match it to your deal design.