If you desire to get it by all means go for it - knowledge is power - but thats knowledge you pay for that may or may not pay off for you.  

Some use them as rentals.the biggest reason for doing things this way is a traditional bank won’t loan on  property that won’t appraise at their desired price.

Just make sure you try to househack in a desirable area where people will pay a high amount per bedroom. 

If your chosen market requires 2 or 3 flights with layovers, you probably won’t have the time or desire to get on the ground as often as you like.

While I can appreciate ones desire to own real estate, it is not the appropriate investment strategy for most who fall within this category & the consequences of a bad investment generally far exceed the potential upside.

In my ideal scenario, I would do some more entry level projects to start off while I learn the ins and outs, but my goal would be to eventually work on more luxury flips - larger scaled projects in more desirable neighborhoods (though fewer and farther between).  

I am very new to real estate as well and I am in a similar predicament as you in terms of desiring that handholding so that you don't make a costly mistake.

We are both highly dedicated and ambitious individuals with a strong desire for personal and professional growth.

My exit strategy is to sell off my multi-family rentals and exchange them for single family homes in desirable neighborhoods.   

Strategic upgrades enhanced the property’s curb appeal and market value, making it more desirable to buyers and ensuring a competitive sale.