My goal now is to get as much advise as I can and hopefully gain some contacts to start some mutually beneficial relationships in the industry and to help me decide what is the best strategy for my particular situation before I dive into learning as much as possible about those areas.

Holding Costs $107,700 All-in- $84,000 Refinance loan = $23,700 Cash remaining in the property If your goal is to have zero cash invested after the Refinance, then, you need a lower Purchase price.Not sure why the Points are included in the HML.  

Bottom line, I only make improvements that meet my investment goals for those properties. 

My end goal is to become and active and reputable Real Estate Investor.Areas of Interest: Dallas/Arlington/Fort Worth-Wholesale/Agency (I understand there may be conflicts of interest if not handled properly)-Flip/Rehab-Buy & HoldDoes anyone have any suggestions?

My goal is to house hack in a duplex, however, in Atlanta I am having a difficult time finding an available duplex in my price range.

The resales are non sense as long as you buy %20 Off market value because you have to sell the similar amount with your neighbors.I can only sell what I'd buy , I have to believe it to sell it so in this case I only believe in Single Family houses in Miami which is average of %8 Cash on Cash Return + Huge appreciationmy investors are Cash investors and their goal is Buy and Hold = Buy -Renovate - Rent  and sell in 2-5 years for appreciation and repeat the process.Me as an agent , I will need to find the deals + Put my team together for Renovation and legal stuff + Rent out and Sell at the end of process and Find another one to buy etc.I don't want to be like a regular agent, I want my buyers to make top money so they can invest more and refer me more.

Paul, congrats on taking a big step towards your REI goals!!

Set a goal to reach a number by a certain date and follow the suggestions they provide.The cash thing is less of a problem.

Well my goal is to prepare myself for the purchase.

If you are a wholesaler, contractor, property manager, loan officer, and other supporting professional please reach out to me and let me know if you are able to meet and chat.My near term goal is to acquire residential properties, not to exceed $150K cash, that the BRRRR strategy can be applied.