After reviewing some of the start up materials, I think I want to hire someone to help me with set up and in general ramping up my use of the product.  

rich,You may want to research the program ROBS or rollovers for business startups.  

I even ran a local tv ad that was created by a short-lived internet startup! 

I would love to get some feedback on small, highly targeted marketing campaigns to generate deal flow for low volume startup flippers.

Great to have you here in BiggerPockets site where you can find answers to your start up in Real Estate journey! 

I cashed out of a startup over a year ago, travelled the world, and have had no actual income since.  

The startup fees are overpriced and the annual fees will consistently eat into your cash flow.

I have looked at the bronx too and you need a good amount of startup . like 500k and higher. any lower is just in bad condition and not worth the hassle and most have tenants that don't want to leave so it's just a mess. good luck with all that. the good thing about it is I know people with small building and I tell them not to sell hold on to that forever lol

I'm running a startup company and doing the REI as a part time.

So I'm understanding you can't apply for an EIDL to start up but in order to stay in business.