OTM = General, overhead/widescreen view of nationwide market tends.BPRE = Detailed ways specific people are making money in real estate.

-Finding off-market deals and securing financing with limited capital.

There's no real hard and fast way or only 1 way or doing your first 2 points. your subject line suggests you're not looking to go to a large shop like a JLL or a CBRE which honestly I don't blame you those offices are usually pretty bloated.As far as monthly costs, if you are going to individually get a costar or other such license you are probably looking at $500-$1000 a month pretty easy in overhead once you have office dues, mls dues, marketing, etc. 

Fix-and-flip is an exciting area, and being flexible is important in this changing market.

(assuming market does not crash etc).

Spring may be better but I was unable to sell a cheap house in October for 5% off of “market value” and only sold a $600k home in January by listing it for $580k and I still only got one offer. ($150k down, 5 year seller financing.) my point being you may get $20-$40k more in a year if you don’t need to sell. 

Having a strong agent or team is crucial for identifying the right opportunities, navigating the market, and scaling effectively.Good luck!

Welcome to the real estate hive.. are you open to exploring off-market listings through your network? 

These were in the Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach markets, but I believe this is a factor to consider in any market you're looking at. 

I would recommend you focus on a couple neighborhoods that you would like to live in; and familiarize yourself with that market.