I definitely did not want to backtrack on my offer and lower less but after physically inspecting the property and the neighborhood it was located in, I realized that it wasn't ideal for my investment goals.

What do you think is a realistic goal given my limited income and age?

That's my goal and desire, but finding listings that are remotely close to the 2% benchmark is extremely difficult.

Longer vacancy means your 5% vacancy needs to be raised to something like 8% to account for longer vacancy between tenants. or you can rent for 650-700 and get it filled faster. but the point is you have an agent admitting that 750 is pushing it and would deter many applicants from considering.

I think it starts with your goals.

A buddy of mine in tech was telling me how he was playing with the idea of creating a solution to make the closing process even faster and reduce closing fees.

First, the most simple approach is to join all your local Facebook REIA groups and stay active in those by letting everyone know what your goals are. 

I am not looking to do 1-3 houses I am looking to purchase an entire block of lots which I am funding on my own and build 20 new construction houses (is my goal).

Would love to talk more about you goals and what you’re looking to do and accomplish and see if we can possibly work together. 

I'm definitely interested in Note Investing for my passive income goals!