I am trying to weigh all of my options, any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated for beginning my real estate investment path!

The agent suggested the price based upon the sellers wish price.2.

REIA meetings and events are a great place to meet individuals with experience in the local market so yes, I highly suggest that you join them specially since your learning REI.

We as a firm have investors working with us who have short term rental properties all over the US for example big and small.Finding a real estate-focused tax professional and one who can help with advisory and grow with you would be my suggestion to focus your efforts on finding.

Strongly suggest multi family home as your primary home. 3.5% down FHA up to 4 units, 5% down conventional as a primary. 

I was wondering how does it work if I wanted to sell a house without me paying for build ? 

My suggestion is that if a PM makes finance sense for you then go for it.

I prefer to go on referral basis, but none of the attys my loan officer or real estate agent suggested returned my calls.  

If they suggest less than a $25increase for 1 year or $50 for 2 years, non-renew the lease and sell.

Wondered if you could recommend a book on marketing?