I like DealMachine because you can literally drive or walk for dollars on the app in real time and all contacts are skiptraced with pro.But, you also want to make clear why you want to find off-market deals.

As for not feeling like it's the right time, I would urge you to focus more on the goals than your feelings. 

True story about my mentor- On one occasion I asked him why does he contribute so much of his time and knowledge to my journey. 

You’ve already got a solid foundation—understanding market trends, deal structuring, and negotiations will give you a great head start.I would recommend focusing on learning one niche at a time.

The amount of reading and information you have to consume to sit for the exam is bonkers. 

If I were in your shoes, I would put together a pro-forma for your project that includes projected timelines and returns over time for both strategies (I'm assuming you mean SFH for sale - if you're also considering Build-to-Rent SFH I'd add that analysis as well). 

But in my experience, you would be better off spending that same amount of time/hustle working a second part-time job with guaranteed income, then investing in buy-and-hold properties. 

Experienced developers, could you tell me how the process/financing works?

Renovating a 3-unit townhouse sounds like a great project.How’s the process going so far? 

Over time your property value will continue to go up, which you cash out on the sale.3.