The former is more long-term focused whereas the latter is more transactional.If a borrower has no experience, lenders typically will ask for more down payment. 

Simply focus on building a bridge and help them help you.

I am getting married in November and promised my fiance that I would focus on RE education until then...My question is, is it too late to BRRRR this property and use the funds to repay my family member/potentially buy my next income property after I get married?

I would focus on finding a 2 bedroom (or something you can convert to a _legal_ 2 bedroom) if you can.

Focusing on the negative.

I have a strong system of identifying motivated sellers , but my primary focus at the moment is cultivating demand.

Honestly, I'd focus on just getting the rent price itself higher in a place like Brantford.

I live in Belmont, NC and would like to focus on the Gaston County area.

Each property is going to be totally unique in its costs, so I wouldn't limit your opportunities by focusing on one area, but rather on finding the property that best fit your numbers.  

You want to find someone who’s primary focus is real estate.