What kind of properties do you see yourself investing in initially and what are some of your short-term and long-term goals?

High five to the BP community,I'm excited to be here and still in the initial education stage of real estate investing.

Not only will you save money but you will gain an understanding of the work that goes into a flip so that as you develop your team and systems later, you'll know which jobs you'll want to keep doing (if any) and which parts you want to hire out.As an example, I typically do the initial clean out and removal of old light fixtures and appliances so I can get a good feel for what all the house needs. 

Many of them will give a free initial consultation.Keep us posted as well!

I think you'll see almost all follow-on financing rounds for venture companies at $500k or smaller given this lunacy, which will make the 2nd round smaller than the initial round which makes zero sense.  

At best, we’re the backup or the deal doesn’t look as good as it initially did.

Purchase price is 489,000.Riskier option: $489,000 loan amount (30-yr 10/1 ARM @ 3.25% initial rate) (100% of purchase price)$0 down payment$3020 closing costs (12,800 - seller contribution of 2% of purchase price)$100k variable rate loan at 3.6% (100% secured by cash already in account w/ lender). 

Initially I was going to invest in Lowell, MA but, I can't help but feel the market is really hot right now. 

The CFPB initiated the 3-day rule specifically so that borrowers would have a chance to find, and correct, errors before closing, as well as find out about changes to the terms of the loan.

Keep looking for lenders and JV partners, but I would concentrate on techniques that will be likely to happen.You won't want to hear this, I didn't when I was your age, but you sound quite young and by your own admission you're inexperienced....no crime there and I applaud the initiative you display.....but  I think hard money will be very tough for you.