I am seeking real estate investing start-up advice in the Atlanta, GA area.I currently work as a structural engineer for my full-time job, but I hoping to get my feet wet in the real estate investing game within the next 6 months to start gaining some assets!

With that said, if you continue to rent you will have numerous tenants.   

I'm just getting my feet wet in flipping homes, and quickly realized once I joined this forum that it's in your best interest to be part of a team.I'm located in San Jose, Ca and am interested in joining a team in the surrounding area.Thanks,-Mike

Here's a recent one that suggests PenFed: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/897411-need-a-line-of-credit-on-a-non-owner-occupied-rentalAnd another one from a few days ago that suggests TD Bank (and also mentions PenFed and US Bank): https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/898504-td-bank-heloc-investment-propertyAnd there's numerous lenders listed in this post from a couple months ago:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/49/topics/879963-helocs-on-investment-propertiesYou'll just need to call around. 

I’ve bought numerous properties that I’ve never been inside, but I buy them at about 10% of appraisal from what I can see of the property.

I want to buy a relatively cheap SFH (cash) to do a fix and flip, mainly as a way to get my feet wet but of course also make a bit of profit, and right now I'm looking at the Midwest.

I've read numerous books and rarely have come across any information relating to section 8 housing (and even those snippets haven't been terribly helpful or accurate).

Otherwise it is perfect for getting our feet wet as a landlord.

Also, fixing whatever was causing the mold (water leak, etc) and any termite damage that seems to come with wet houses.

I’m trying to get my feet wet in real estate investing .