Any other suggestions you could offer a beginner would be appreciated.

I suggest you find and join a local REI association and get their expertise.

Maybe get some hands on experience painting or staging.Find a w2 job that you don't hate and you can keep for years. 

Christian Bors Michael Mullins I'll definitely look into those suggestions!

I found this week’s property and it looks like they a good job finding a property that is eye catching and potentially cash flowing:https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/73292-20th-Ave-Desert-Hot...Here are the numbers:https://www.bnbcalc.com/analysis/73292-20th-ave-desert-hot-s...What do you think of this investment opportunity?

The jobs he takes on for side gigs are like 2-3 day jobs but they take away from my flips. 

We're both employed with well-paying jobs and happy to get on a video call so you can meet us and do any sort of background checks you'd like.

Specifically, there's job growth (Intel, Honda, Amazon, Nationwide, etc) and the population is growing (unlike Cleveland or Cincy).

@Dave Allen  I don't know if any lenders can comment, they may suggest a different type of loan but if you are half owners  I would think you would split the income but if you were living there I see why you did it the way you did.

As far as property management goes, I would suggest reaching out to: https://www.outfastpropertymanagement.com/