I really appreciate your help, and your welcome to the community! 

Hi @Rita SamaddarI recommend areas based on three things:Budget: Knowing your cash to close helps me suggest the best areas, especially if you're using a hard money loan.Rehab Level: Whether you prefer low or major rehab impacts the neighborhoods I'll recommend.Market Dynamics: Areas with minimal days on market are ideal, as they predict how quickly your property will sell post-rehab.In conclusion, start with how much you have to work with and the level of rehab you're comfortable with to find the best areas for fix and flip.

So far I've learned of 3 services that help with both: Rently, Showmojo, and Tenant Turner.

If anyone could help me get a mortgage or point me in the right direction, I would really appreciate it.

It could make sense to bring in an investment partner.Another option, since it sounds like it's a handful of smaller properties, is to get a group of people together and divide and conquer the units rather than having one master portfolio with LPs and GPs.Feel free to DM me if you want to discuss strategy; I'm happy to help.

Leveraging a property management company can help manage the rentals effectively, especially if you plan to live elsewhere eventually.

I can help with the North MS area but we do not invest in the Jackson area.

Thanks for everyone's help. 

-can your agent help you get off market deals? 

I would recommend connecting with an agent there to help you with comps.