I am using formulas found on BP and I understand they're just a baseline but it will take some time to learn how to squeeze those numbers depending on the deal. 

So, I was wondering if anyone has any good pointers on where to start im open ears Start saving money asap, depending on where your job is you can go about an hour from dc and potentially get a usda loan which is 0% down, though you do have to owner occupipy for a year.

As far as the permit process works, it’s going to be dependent on whatever township or city controls building codes.

It depends on the appreciation.

Remote can be...Marketing, Lease Signing, Lockouts (install coded smart doors), background checks & screening, Virtual Tours, Payments (online or ACH debits)Live In Person (local team)...Showing units, Posting Notices, Evictions, Dealing with Complaints (some need live interaction), Maintenance Calls, Property Condition Tours, Meeting Utility Companies, Meeting Contractors, verifying Contractors work, Live personal touch with residents (can improve tenant relations depending on property), Cleaning, Turns, Police CallsThrough the years, I've learned that there are places to save money and places to invest. 

I run one in the Oak Park/Berwyn area, but there are many depending on where you want to land. 

@Steven Aviles It would depend on your overall goals whether you're looking for cash flow or want to just receive cash on a sale. 

It all depends on what your goals are...

Plus there's a variety of ways you can advertise (forums, podcasts, newsletter, etc.) that have different price ranges and depending on what you'd like to advertise you might find one avenue more advantageous than others.

Depending on how much money is recommended.