I think it would be a disservice to all of the consumers who utilize BiggerPockets to learn and network with professionals and service providers to not have this new information given to them.Bob Prisco (aka Bob Stevens) actually utilized a 2nd BiggerPockets profile from 2018 to 2020. 

Monthly Expenses: I’m accounting for rent, utilities, and cleaning supplies, but are there other hidden costs I should consider?

If you're going to owner occupy and and want to benefit from some rental income then I'd go for it, but if you're looking for some combination of appreciation and cash flow there are better places to put your cash.

Loan to value ratio: The higher the loan to value ratio (LTV) is, pricing takes a hit.

You haven't provided us with any information that would help us help you.My recommendation: do not sell a property unless you have a plan to invest it in another property that will perform better, or if selling will move you closer to your goals.If you don't have a firm plan, hold onto it until you do.

We used to do all the qualifying as agents, push the loan officers who didn't want to work to get the job done, give comps to the appraisers etc. etc.

It's the one thing that will take your from analysis paralysis to action because it's the only way to put the learning you've done from podcasts and books into real life - by talking with others who have done what you want to do or who are trying to do what you want to do.Get your finances set and talk to a lender so you know what you can afford.Stay local.

Finding a real estate agent focused on investors would be a great place to start. 

If a wholesaler is doing 5 deals per month with 5k EMD for each deal, that is 25k out of pocket and may limit the amount of deals that wholesaler can do.

@Deborah Wodell: for me it really comes down to deal flow and returns.