I've read J Scott's Books on flipping and gone through the Youtube rabbit hole but I feel like I'm missing a piece.

Quote from @Pranav Patel: Hello,I'm 22 years old with roughly $50k saved up through part time jobs and internships.

The GC and the sub ended up sharing in the cost mostly (I think) because it was better than the finger pointing game that had already started, and realistically the attorney's were the only ones about to win...

We worked him through the process, brought him a contractor, and gave him all the resources along with giving him tips on layout and all.

A prudent investor doesn't seek quick riches through shortcuts.

It isn't the be-all end-all. 3.

And use the other $50K as a down payment on a $250K property. 

Gives you time to go do more deals and get more contracts accepted for the next one. 

@Zach Howard I am working on a how-to book on Creative Financing now (I am the author of BP's book on Mid Term Rentals) because when I was teaching myself I was frustrated at the lack of clear instruction.

This would let you rent out the house for the next 3 years if you wanted and still get to take the gain.