However, you will need skin in the game at least 60%,of the ARV. 

They have enough on their plate and helping some newbie get in the game isn't going to be high on their priority list (or on it at all).You've probably read some books and listened to podcasts and they said you need to build your team to be successful.

I have a buddy that is in mortgage but unfortunately we are not able to secure deals with his company because most buyers have better financing or cash options and this is taking me out of the game.

He said, "I know it doesn't cash flow - but I just want in the game!"  

My game plan is to do a house hack as I have very little capital.

Those Landlords that are so tight on money will chose whomever can come and give them cash now so that they can pay their bills tomorrow as they have no reserves to float it for 30 days when Sec 8 catches up with everything.Of all the tenants that I have had on Sec 8 over the many years the only real problems I have had are with those tenants that game the system.

Unfortunately, the cost to get into the real estate game down in Florida is just way too much for a first timer in my position.

Most people do not.playing games with rates to cover fees in my opinion is never a good idea and is a lesson is in futility. 

It certainly is a long term game. 

My thought in this stage of the game after I have a little bit of knowledge is, "what is the LLC really protecting?"