I don't think it's worth trying to sue the county over 6k, it may cost more in legal fees.This was my first flip and it has been a school of hard knocks. 

Money you can put in your own pocket if you know where to go with a deal.I can’t say if the cost for their training is better and more organized than reading free information available to you.

Its a great way to blend investing and saving on cost of living in a pricey market. 

Operating rentals costs a certain amount of money and it's really hard for low-rent properties to make enough to be self-sustainable and spin off any profit unless the owner is hands-on, self-managing, fixing things themselves etc. 

Cost of living is low and entry point for rentals and flips is great. 

We do not have much at all saved up for a down payment and are looking at areas in the south because of the low cost/medium rent.

In addition, I live with my parents so even househacking will still cost me over $400 a month, which is what I pay to stay with my parents.

I was losing my offers to mostly all-cash buyers, and also they were going higher than I wanted with their offers (usually because I had a ROI in mind) - I was not smart because I think I was thinking the low rates would last a while.

You need to find ways to build more income in your jobs first or you will end up with a 9-5 and a side 9-5 that you can't manage with costs that will go 3x what you think.When you are new, talking about building teams in other areas is like 1-2 years away.

In addition, I live with my parents so even househacking will still cost me over $400 a month, which is what I pay to stay with my parents.