After you own the house, you can start working on a mortgage to refi the loan that the sellers gave you and they'd be paid in full by the bank when you close on THAT loan. 

To get your feet wet, get a PM. once you learn the ropes, you can manage one out of state property on your own. 

I previously owned rental apartments and houses in downtown and have done fix-n-flips there as well.

lately, I’ve been thinking about many different strategies regarding real estate.I originally did wholesaling for a few months but ended up stopping bc it just took up too much of my time especially with my full time job.second, I thought of having rentals but I was hesitant bc I live in NJ & the rental laws here aren’t the greatest and it’s hardly any deals that can justify for the rent to cover the mortage in this expensive market.Right now ive been thinking about possibly flipping properties in my own back yard NJ or possibly out of state where home prices are much lower in certain markets.Anyone have advice if I should possibly flip properties where I live in NJ (blue state) or possibly go into another market and flip virtually..?

Money you can put in your own pocket if you know where to go with a deal.I can’t say if the cost for their training is better and more organized than reading free information available to you.

Currently, we own a home in West Seattle and have approximately $200K in equity.

I found the deal with my real estate agent on Zillow.

Longview, WA  5K just to add a second water meter to a duplex and that was cutting corners and hiring my own digger.

Are you buying a 3/1 but you currently own a 2/1?

An agent I know.