I expect appreciation to grow rapidly within the next 5-7 years. 12 years to get my money back isn't aligned with my goals but I am interested in how to make this better or have a better understanding of knowing when the deal just doesn't work.

You must decide do you need the full amount to grow your portfolio or leave some equity in to maintain a decent cash flowing property.  

Property is cash flowing some although it was zero down payment with 100% financed as a commercial bank loan.It is good to be part of Bigger pockets for advice, just look for others view points and help you grow as an investor.

Hunter, I believe FHA to be popular on BP due to the low down payment as you mentioned and the ability to use it on a house hack.  

I've looked on Zillow a couple times just because it's a popular site but I don't buy anything off the MLS so to me personally it's not the best of tools. 

I plan to use real estate commissions as well as growing equity in my primary residence to jump into Buy and Hold (Specifically BRRRR) at a later date and work towards building cash flow from rentals. 

I'm a Pro...Time to grow!!!!

Great work and best of luck growing the machine!

 all awesome info...I relate to this as I am often out of country..I have bought through trusted eyes for a buy/hold, never a flip.....could you chime in on either..1.regarding an online auction purchase, and seemingly growing trend... they seem to all say "as is", no contingencies, no views, no diligence...how in goodness name can you confidently make an offer on an online auction w/ no walk through contingency?

i feel like Zillow and any other popular website is too mainstream