I am no expert by any means but I thought I would drop my opinion here. 1) Should I focus on duplex since they're most likely less expensive in my area in category A or B properties, or aim for more units?

I hope this helps!

I've got about 7k in an emergency savings account.I am in the process of getting several mortgage pre-approvals to compare fees and get an idea of how much home I can realistically afford.I have yet to find a buyer's agent/investor to help me identify potential homes but will start on that shortly.Ideally, I would like to buy a single family home.

Anyone aware of any lenders in West Virginia who can help with this? 

This will give you clarity on the numbers and help you determine how to structure an offer that works for both sides.

Any Advice helps thank you. 

Quote from @Clayton Silva: Definitely helps to get quotes from a few places, problem is that options are shrinking as more carriers leave the state of CA. 

To me the value in diversification is that it helps nudge you to look for other opportunities and revenue streams where you might otherwise just be content to stay in your lane and then you'd never find anything new. 

As far as hiring the other trades, this can be difficult from a distance, who is helping locally?

I was wondering if anyone else in the BP community has used this company for their investment lending.I cannot achieve another low-money down loan until the end of 2024 when the seasoning period of my FHA loan runs out, so I'm looking for other alternatives.Thank you for any help!