Could be an agent you work with, someone you partner with on a deal, a contractor who can give you advice on projects, or just someone you met and clicked with at a local meetup or here on BP.

That way, you can also pull on the funds in the future if needed.

If you are not quite ready then you can do a lease option where the majority of the lease payments will go towards your downpayment that will be applied towards the "future purchase" two or three years down the road.

I went to all of the owners and was clear and honest with them about their current returns, expenses, ROI and potential future returns, every single one of them transitioned out of that investment class.

That's the one big red flag I see, other than potentially negative cashflow in the future.

It could’ve been projecting from the stairway but I hear it probably 10-15 foot away from the top of the stairwell.

Does it really need to be replaced to pass a future inspection or does it just need work or cleaned?

*My future wife is supportive and would be including her income to DTI calculations as well as potential savings.

It seems to me that rents have not quite caught up to home prices so I probably wouldn't be able to cash flow until I've lived in the property myself for a couple years. (2) I'm also debating how big of a project to take on for my first time.

It sounds like you bring a ton of value to the platform given your past experience.As far as where to start, that is difficult to answer without knowing more about what you're looking to accomplish and how hands on/off you intend on being with your investments.Turn-key companies have tremendous appeal given the fact that they target below-market value properties, handle property management and project management.