In addition, attend REIA meetings and study.

Even if you engage a broker, you should still shop around an additional couple lenders yourself (if you have the time/energy).Freddie SBL loans cap at 50 units, so you won't be able to take advantage of that program (unless they can somehow make an exception), but there are still great Agency (Fannie/Freddie) programs that would work. 

It will take talking to a lot of community banks if you don't have additional funds to showcase liquidity reserves and a higher net worth, as the loan will be full recourse.Partner up - combine your equity with a couple other investors to have 30% equity ready for that $1 Million property. - Tim

I was able to find a couple of people in my local area that really opened the door for me to additional contacts. 

Additionally, I would absolutely connect with a wholesaler.

Recently I helped my landlord by doing a simple kitchen and bath reno which has now helped him cashflow an additional $200/ mo. 

(credit cards, cash, additional borrowed capital)-What are the biggest mistakes you made when starting off in the fix & flip arena?

The realtor's communication with this tenant does not seem to be helping. 2) If she actually moved in, it is 95% likely she may have additional tenant protections due to her age and medical condition.

Also in addition to vetting a deal sponsor, take an alternative route and ask that are currently equity partners in someone else's deals as to what their experiences have been so far.

The additional numbers and info you provided look good if it all goes to plan.