Some of the best spoken words I have ever heard "I also understand that the real money will be made on the 3rd, 4th, 5th+ deals, so my primary concern is getting started, getting experience,"If I were you I would do exactly what you are doing....Educate, network, and take action...I am not sure if it matters whether you flip or hold to get started....the least friction way to get into the game is typically house hacking if that is an option. 

My point is that it wouldn't hurt for you to start talking to one and see if they have any options for you.

Treat it like a lease with the option to buy with a non refundable down payment.Keep thinking creatively and shop your market every day looking for deals.

Selling is good option.

I see there is also an option for business deposit accounts.

I like to do Options with smaller dollars to get high yields with low risk.Example.

Initially I wasn't really keen in renting to a family with dogs but since I do not have an option, I am thinking to proceed.

Not worthed the risk.you could get 7 to 8 percent from interval fund that’s liquid, such as NIcHx.also since options etf exists like TSLY or CONY I stopped looking at real estate with less than 10 percent. 

I'm open to properties without septic as compost toilets are an option.  

The monthly payment on our new house would be much lower than if we chose option 2.