From that point, i can mark up for profit margin, though for me recently, large capital expenses dug deep into the margin, thus will take a few years to recoup.  

Your best bet if finding the floor plan for the home and marking it up with notes of what type of work you want done and then asking contractors for several bid proposals.

@Marc Celestin hey mark can you send me that attorneys information thanks

@Mark Ortega The only way I know that you might get close to par is if you are buying notes in very sought after markets.

I don't think for a second that every deal I run into would be a homerun.I do think the authors are trying to sell books.I also agree with @Mark Holencik it is hard to see the entire race from the starting line

Mark Poulton thanks for the response.

I honestly think you're having a great start versus other teenagers, but I agree with Mark that a real estate license shouldn't really be a priority or a main objective.

And 1% doesn't leave much room for cash flow after all expenses are paid, when your income is only $700 a month, which I think is probably a fair estimate if not somewhat generous).So you tell me; am I really missing the mark here?

@Mark Pedroza, @Sergey Tkachev, thank you for the warm welcome. 

To put it succintly:- conventional 1-4 unit owner occupied, second homes, or investment property occupancies -  you'll need 2 years in the business or licenses to show this timeline wise and MINIMUM one 1 tax return so its possible to qualify with conventional as early as Q1 or Q2 2023 if that is your 2 year mark only if your 2022 tax return is net positive enough to qualify for what you need.