I am ready to take on my first fix and flip and have seen a few properties with a realtor I really like.

Long term I am very bullish on Austin due to the net migration and the number of businesses investing here. 

I was in Jackson MS on the night of the 2016 election went to bed thinking no way Trump can win..

For example, if I want to help him with a down payment on a property he’s purchasing.

Look for the topics that catch your eye in the forums, when you think of a few you're interested in, hit the "follow" button to keep up to date on what is going on in those specific forums. - quick tutorial here  2.

If anyone has any advice on starting construction, good place to find cheaper trim, doors, cabinets LVP etc, or even people in the Minneapolis/north metro that you would recommend for the job I would love to hear it.

Your advisor is right on in my book.

Only have the picture of the tree laying on the roof and a branch sticking out.

They do a thankless job for pennies and are expected to work 24/7/365.You should sell the property and move on to a property that makes investing sense.

Try focusing on one small, manageable task at a time, like researching one specific part of wholesaling, so it doesn’t feel overwhelming.