Based on my very limited understanding I would want to leverage my first time home buyer to buy at least a duplex though i would really like to get my hand into a triplex to increase the cash flow while living in 1 unit for a year (lot of tricks and tips here to not have to live in there for a full year which i would like to learn more as well) and lease out other unit(s).

Do you have any advice or tips concerning selecting a brokerage?

In all of my personal units and those managed for clients (around 50 doors), we have only had one eviction, and of course it was an inherited tenant that came with the property. 

I’d stay the course especially if it’s a nice unit.

There are tons of examples of these container homes online plus info about the conversion process.

I bought a massive [9,000 sqft +basement] old [est.1900] building [church] at an online auction, site unseen.

When I'm not wholesaling, I'm caught up in my aquarium hobby ( freshwater of course (; ), or hanging out with family.

The QuickBooks Online Plus subscription could be a great option for you.

Downpayment came from proceeds of a land flip bought at an online tax auction (**********).

To recap: Be extremely cautious with flat fee MLS sites that only refer business to other agents.Bonus PointsYou should also consider the ease of use of the flat fee MLS listing provider, for example, can you complete everything online?