Because of my real estate career , I will Not be able to qualify for a "traditional" loan UNTIL I have 1 year under my belt in Florida.

I would need some experience under my belt to really look at out of state or really anything further than a 2 hour drive. 

Getting the first deal under the belt (make sure not losing the shirt) is much more critical.  

So once you get 2 to 3 years under your belt then you can do an analysis on your actual returns. 

Currently a brown belt who competes and helps train professional MMA athletes.

I own two properties free and clear I'm only 35 but the third one is right under my belt. 

I wouldnt say Im a complete "newbie" since I can gauge costs extremely well and have one flip under my belt.....BUT would love to know what experienced folks would do if they were in my situation.

After getting a couple of deals under my belt I want to finally invest in property of my own possibly getting a duplex or a triplex and starting my buy and hold journey from there.  

Also, probably has hideous wallpaper.Urban Paradise = on top of a laundry or restaurant, next to the train tracksFunky = Weirdest layout you've ever seenUnique = see FunkyAS-IS = a wreckFixer Upper = a real wreckSweat Equity = barely standingBring Your Tool Belt = Do you have a really talented rehab team?

You can find numbers that rival the rust belt and you still have the opportunity for appreciation.