It can be a daunting task when you are trying to run a business and I finally honored that I am spent!  

@Luke H.Hi Luke,  As a private money lender myself I will focus on one element of your deal---5 years is a long time to be finally paid. 

I am working on final details for our first flip and have been trying to find a good template for subcontractors we have hired and cannot find anything on bigger pockets or google.

Finally, network with other investors and start small to gain experience.

Got so crowded that we ask people to form a line outside which finally stretched to 15 to 20 people.

Quote from @Rhyse Andrews: @Erin Helle1) try to squeeze in some tutoring sessions for mid terms/finals before schools go on break.2) set up EIN and a business bank account  Love it. #2 won't take long at all (less than 2 hours total) and will set you up nicely for next year!

This low inventory will continue to pressure up rents.The sales market is (finally) showing a seasonal slowdown.Sales - Months of SupplyThere are about 1.8 months of supply for our target property profile.

I need to learn more about the dsts including tax ramifications, depreciation and finally liquidity.

I was really picky on choosing my first property, I was looking for cheap but nice and after waiting a couple of months and going to many open houses, i finally found this gem, I think I need to be pickier with my properties, so they can turn put Luke this one and cash flow.

However, what I would suggest based on your expertise as a contractor is going into a semi-fixer upper and make minor repairs to boost equity as well as savings.