A REAL fixer needs so much work that it doesn't qualify for traditional financing options.

Rent by room / house hacking / co-living should deliver significantly higher cash flow than a traditional rental. 

Focus on the big-ticket items and estimate costs.Financing: Whether it's private money, hard money loans, or a traditional lender, make sure your financing is lined up.

DLP lending fund and DLP preferred credit fund = In solo 401k (roth or traditional) because they are tax inefficient.

My goal is to learn as much as I can, connect with experienced investors, and start building my portfolio.I believe wholesaling offers a great opportunity to get my foot in the door without the large upfront capital required for traditional investments.

And there is a lot of appreciation potential.For someone just starting out, I'd suggest focusing on traditional long-term rentals before jumping into short-term rentals.

I will answer as it relates to traditional BRRRR, in the general case there are additional options.  1) Do not perform maximum cash extract.  

serious buyers but also the property may not qualify for traditional financing.

.- The 203(k) will allow you to bid on properties that need repairs that won't qualify for a traditional mortgage => less competition => better purchase price.You will need to find a great local contractor you can trust to supply the required bids to qualify for the 203(k).- After closing, you can do some of the work yourself to save money, but the program doesn't allow you to pay yourself.You will want to buy a Class B property, maybe Class C+, in an area that seems to be improving.

They can separate themselves from traditional real estate investors by building a robust EIN Corporate Credit ("Ever-Increasing") investment infrastructure that allows for faster portfolio expansion and more sophisticated financial maneuvering.