Looking for a market in , ky , tn, Ohio area where the cap rates are GD.

In order for my strategy to work though, I need to be able to secure the correct first deal: Value add 5-Unit under $500kThe goal would be to force appreciation, elevate cap rate, and flip the building to another investor.

However, in 2017 there was a huge influx of new house flippers (mostly inexperienced), so getting a house at a price that would allow a really good profit was very difficult.

I'm wondering if I were to purchase it in my name, would it be difficult to get a "cash-out refinance" for (80% loan to value for 56k) that is used in BRRRR strategies and then quit-claim it into this LLC?

you do cap your escalator   so say you offer  450k with an escalator to 550k... your offer would  be I will beat the highest bid by 1k up to a max of 550k.you also require the seller or sellers agent to provide a redacted copy of the other contract..

Looking to accumulate cash flowing units (8%+ cap rate) and keep repeating the process.

I guess that brings us back to the original point of this thread; finding an agent that actually truly understands us is difficult.

The cap on income, I believe, is around $78k. 

Buy and holds are extremely difficult here but the market for flipping is still pretty good.

Until you have a clear idea of the direction you want to go, it will be difficult to find the right mentor to guide you.