This requires more knowledge of contractors, conditions of homes, and a little more risk.

A knowledgeable, reputable mortgage banker is worth way more then the few bucks you might have saved going with the lowers rate.

We will make 80k-100k profit off the house.I'm not very knowledgeable with tax information but if we sell the house post 5/20/18, is there any reason I couldn't claim the capital gains exemption?

It might have some residual business.Becoming and expert and marketing yourself to fill your pipeline is what tends to generate leads but you still have to have the knowledge and skills to close the sale.

The more knowledge everyone has the better for the industry.

If anyone is experienced or has done the BRRR strategy in Texas your feedback and knowledge would be greatly appreciated. 

Not going to be a fun day .I am lucky to a degree , I have the skills , knowledge and equipment to tackle just about all my own repairs .

@Matt GuignonLet your dad call a few and see who he likes from a service and knowledge standpoint. 

Some people scoff at the costs of pre-license coursework, MLS and REALTOR memberships, and classes such as the GRI that I'm taking, but where else can one get this level of knowledge for $2000?  

He said they are $5 a report but gives you extensive market information.