Strong rental markets with low vacancy rates are ideal for long-term holds, while areas with high ARV growth are great for flips.

You’re in a great position with a property that’s appreciated significantly, a low-interest mortgage, and clear goals to boost cash flow and transition into full-time investing.

My plan is to use a low down payment conventional loan, and with the factors you mentioned, it’ll likely be tough to find a property that breaks even.

I'm currently renting and when  decided I wanted to focus on real estate investing, I decided not to buy in Tampa because of the low MF inventory and in home house hacking is not for me.

You’ll pick up so much just by listening to people who’ve been through the highs and lows of the market.

Well this is going to be more mandated by your investor base than anything a mentor can help you with (i.e. there are groups raising money targeting low double digit returns, with limited cash flow, and other groups that need to show mid-20s to get investor interest).Lastly, if you are looking at a mentorship: really hammer on HOW they will help you be successful. 

So if you discount a small amount to get rolling, that is something that can work, but don't want to stay low for long.You will start to get the dregs staying at your place and they can do some real damage to the place.

@Jaycee Greene Yeah it is easy for one to get discouraged when buying this type of project but I must say they are decent when trying to start low and build capital, that way you dont have to deal with **** properties or mediocre neighborhoods again. 

DSCR loans are not that low and regular hard money loans will be in the double digits.

The downside is you would inherit their very low basis.