Furthermore, competition in wholesaling has picked up immensely in just the past 6 months so starting fresh today takes some creativity, can't just blast out 5,000 pieces to absentee owners.

There a lot of first time homebuyers programs that can help you immensely if you do not have a lot for a down payment.  

I’m on the same boat, looking for a property but I’m waiting (I love in Bay Area which is immensely overpriced).

There is an immense amount of wisdom in the replies to this post, I hear a lot of positivity overall with a solid sprinkling of caution.I also question the validity of the agent's scenario you mention above in regards to taxes - you should speak to your CPA on how this purchase would impact you. 

Basically, using the LLC is good practice to get into and helps immensely with keeping your books straight in the event of an IRS audit.

We have immense liquidity in the system and no mention of any looming threat that could disrupt the financial machine, at least no legitimate one grounded in reality and logic (yes, I have heard the fed printing will collapse everything, buy gold & silver, I have heard this for 20+ years, it's always magically "just about to happen") COVID, arguments of how covid will crash the housing market.

We have seen immense economic growth in the last 2 years with the opening of Amazon, along with the growth of companies like ABC Supply Co, Dollar General, Shine Medical and Mercy Health.

As a result, this is putting immense stress on her and the overall relationship.I called my dad the other day asking about what his plans were for the holidays and he told me he was depressed.

The reason a duplex will always beat a SFR is because the value of a duplex increases immensely just by raising the rent $25.

After purchasing our first primary residence we found home ownership to be immensely rewarding and fun.