That being said, I would use the "Lenders" link on BiggerPockets to try to reach out to more lenders about any programs they have that may fit your needs.Granted, my personal experience is somewhat dated, but when I was primarily doing BRRRs, I had a local lender that required 12 month seasoning on my first two deals.  

In comparison to the FHA 203k Loan, the homestyle loan appears to be a better fit for me.

In addition we would like the flexibility for me to be able to supplement my income or leave my employer as we see fit.

Reach out to individuals to determine the right fit, as the best mentor should balance support with decision-making.Good luck!

Just cause they don't fit your investment criteria, we shouldn't steer other people away from them.

Make sure it fits your lifestyle. 

Happy to connect with you and talk about a specific strategy that fits your needs.

For brokers, it is a numbers game and most of them want to consistently bring on new agents.You may have to meet with multiple brokers to decide which is the best fit for you.All the best!

(Only if you are SERIOUS about real estate as your wealth/career vehicle.)Make sure you join a brokerage that is large, established, and has a reputation for top performance and excellent training.Once you learn the basics and get out into the field to see the state of the market, you'll learn the price points and be able to know a good/great deal when you stumble across it.I have made some of my best (most lucrative) buys from meeting with a seller who wants to list, and when we discussed the price, I knew it fit my parameters, so I bought it! 

You can test that side of it out to see if it's a good fit for you, but take some time to find which side is the right fit for you because that will be a key to achieving long-term success.Also build as many sponsor relationships as you can in the beginning because that'll give you plenty of options when you find a deal.