I think you may have very well narrowed down my strategy choices down to one of three; the BRRRR method (although this might be too much to start with for a newbie), the live-in flip that you mentioned (probably the most practical as I've been part of many different projects in the construction industry), and a combination of house-hacking/live-in flip (probably the most rewarding with a potential to swap between units as I finish one in order to bring better rental income).

As my colleague, @Savannah Yingling,here at District Invest Group just stated, we have some local experts and clients making a living in Baltimore projects and agency as well. 

Good for you - careful financial analysis of each deal is critical.

Ideally, I'd like my first few projects to be local to me in Atlanta/West GA/NW GA market as I get my footing but am flexible for the right deal (out of state or more south/east of Atlanta which I know investors are loving right now).If you are an experienced investor currently cash flowing 500k+ annually I'd love to hear your thoughts on my goals, pitfalls to avoid, strategies to employ etc. 

It can also be safer to diversify your investment properties across the country.A very good source of local analysis, rereport.com.

I can always search for new cleaners on Turno and compare bids, which are either per hour or per project.

Far too many get stuck in the "paralysis by analysis" stage, thinking they just don't know enough to get started.

@Travis Hinnant I'd love to learn more about the projects and what you are looking for in terms of financing. 

It's the easiest way to try being a landlord without dealing with tricky renovation projects.

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