As I cousel to all wholesalers, you really need to harp in on your skills of determining ARV and factoring rehab costs appropriately.

A house hack is like that beginner run (but BRRR'ing, wholesaling, and out-of-state investing are more like double black diamonds).With a house hack, you can make money while learning the essential skills you'll need to succeed in RE investing (e.g.; how to analyze properties, how to find an investor-friendly agent, how to engage in a strong due diligence process, how to screen tenants, how to manage the property, how to build a network of contractors, plumbers, electricians and other pros, how to manage the book keeping of the property, etc., etc., etc.

Youtube has some...but most of the skills I acquired through the years came from other real estate investors I met and learned from. 

I'm happy to overview what that looks like and then you may be able to transfer those skills to your home market if you're set on investing there? 

.#17My biggest tip on improving your underwriting skills - pay someone for their time to get 1-on-1 coaching.I’ve spent tens of thousands on real estate education across masterminds, courses, bootcamps, events, etc. but I took my underwriting to the next level with personalized coaching.Most masterminds and courses cover the entire spectrum of multifamily investing but I knew underwriting was going to be my superpower and needed a specific feedback loop for this particular skill.

I have studied all of the different real estate investing strategies and valuation methods and feel very confident with my number skills, but struggle immensely with narrowing down markets and the strategy that i should choose.

I'd want to use my contract and increase my skills. 

I've gone the single provider route and lost everything when she had medical issues.

@Ligmon WilliamsYour best path to MF is to use your wholesale skills - calling property owners etc - find a deal AND then partner with an experienced MF syndicator.

He is wonderful but I don't think he has the required knowledge or skill set.I realize that there are accountants who are very active on this site.