The best place to start is to try to fully immerse yourself in the culture. 

When I become interested in something I tend to immerse myself in it fully.

This may change as I get immersed into the process but here is what I have starting out:2-4 UnitsLight to moderate rehab(no turn keys)I need at least one open unit if I am going FHA owner occupied on the deal150k and under asking priceProperties that are either brand new listings or properties that have been on mls for over 60 days or expired listingsI am using the spreadsheet I downloaded off BP for the owner occupied calculatorHere is my questions:I have some light knowledge of what flippers are looking for on properties they pick up: 70% ltv of arv-minus repair cost.I was told that may differ when looking for a multi unit?

Immerse yourself in podcasts, webinars, books, blogs, and forums.

Become a sponge and immerse yourself with it.

This serves to confirm your commitment to the one you can fund, and takes away some of the game playing Joe was referring to

I'm immersed in the residential side of the business but I've always had an eye on getting involved in the commercial side.

I've pretended to be a landlord by immersing myself in the questions asked and wondering how I would deal with them if they were my problems. 

I've spent quite a bit of time in central and south American countries, and it does surprise me how much I can begin to remember after a few days when I'm immersed.. but the level of understanding required to negotiate a real estate deal in Spanish or explain the terms of a contract is just something far beyond what I've ever had.

My partner is much more of a high-assertive manager-type and does much better dealing with game-players like you have, and will tell them what's going to happen in no-uncertain terms.