The shelters and foster networks are incredibly overrun, and I want to be responsible and not hand them off to random or possibly cruel strangers.

If you can maximize all 3, then you've also created a very wide lead funnel, which is less common in multifamily properties.Maximizing "pets" means you're removing carpet, allowing at least 2 pets including cats and larger dogs > 50 lbs, access to a fully fenced-in yard or walking distance to a dog park, leniency on breed restrictions (depends on insurance, your risk tolerance, due diligence with pets during inquiry phase), pet friendly furniture (e.g. faux leather couch, low pile rugs if at all), etc.

@Elijah Berg Elijah, that’s incredible—you’re crushing it at 20!

There are a wide variety of amenities that will enhance the guest experience.Some lower cost ideas for 'fun amenities' could be...

You don’t get CA level appreciation in Kansas City.Some areas are high crime so need make sure you understand the neighborhood you are investing in, like any city all locations are not equal.Very car centric city, mass transit is not widely used, people don’t walk, they drive outside of a few very walkable locations in heart of the city. 

I was hoping to talk to people that have gone through his program to see if his success is more widely duplicated.  

Unless you recast your mortgage (talk to your loan officer about this potential option) your payment will not go down for the life of the loan, even if you owe an incredibly small amount. 

It would be incredible if I can meet someone who can coach me through my first deal... some sort of a mentor. 

It's an incredibly powerful hack if you do meet the criteria.In other words, marry a real estate agent who's an RE Pro!

The list is a nationwide list the Miami-Fort-Lauderdale area made number 2 on the list Orlando was ranked 6 on the nation wide list, so judging by the post I think it would be safe to assume Florida is one of the best states for fix-n-flips.