The best first step you can do is get pre-qualified with a good lender, then start looking at and analyzing potential properties.  

Fix and flip loans from a private or hard money lender are business loans.

Following David Green's Core 4 strategy (realtor, contractor, property manager, and lender) gives confidence to invest anywhere.

Do Private lenders, or Hard money lenders, lend for commercial property?

A lender will be able to speak to specifics, but it might help with achieving any needed upgrades.

This is because lenders are primarily concerned with the income-producing potential of the property when determining its value.In regards to your second question, it is possible to buy a property from yourself or transfer ownership between entities.

@Nana Nyarko Can you send me a private message. 

have you talked to a lender? 

I have heard stories about hard money lenders taking a house that's in default.

Hi EveryoneI own a 4 unit in Columbus, Ohio and I am a W-2 school psychologist, however, I am expanding my private practice so I am looking for a CPA with experience working with and advising small businesses as well as real estate.