How do you suggest enlarging my portfolio after I start if I'm focused on paying the property down?

If you're not already familiar with it, I'd look more into the "house hacking" technique for your area.

Before hearing/researching this angle, I was pretty gung-ho on accomplishing/refining the wholesaling technique in investing before others.If I plan to be trained and sponsored by the Keller Williams firm, should I realistically  give up hopes on developing proficient wholesaling skills?

Or are there alternatives to the "averaging" technique? 

have you found any techniques or ways to partner with landlords to help ease their concerns? 

Nearly the entire house is wallpapered so it will be nice to start everything fresh.2) Instead of just enlarging the 1/2 bath to make it into a full, we have enlarged both bathrooms in order to fit larger vanities in each.

It could be certain phrases, techniques or even methods that you have personally used; I am just looked to broaden my knowledge of how to turn nothing into a signed contract.Any other Tips or Tricks are welcomed as well!

I think you may be the BP master on such techniques :)

What are some of the techniques that you use to change the value of your real estate without putting lipstick (carpet and paint) on that pig?  

BRRR technique and house hacking is so much better but takes a lot more time.#5  Last tip.