Lower price is not always better. 6) We can build a high-end finish home between $100 to $145 a sq foot for vertical construction costs depending on factors such as dirt and slope.

I dont know much about Rome GA other than hearing its beautiful and wanting to visit it lol.

Welcome Erich..Beautiful town that you live in!

Sellers are not always swayed by the highest offer, many times they look beyond the offer at other factors such as your financing (mortgage or cash?)

:) Tech expansion is also a factor.

If you could perform the BRRR strategy, factoring in ALL EXPENSES.  

My wife and I recently bought a beautiful home with a basement apartment that covers most of our mortgage.

That's why they have 1st position on the title.It will probably go on your credit, but that really is a factor of whether you were personally guaranteeing the note, or if the deal was the only security.  

Factor in removal costs and close the deal. 

I know you said you're looking for training but another important thing to ask yourself is what other kind of support will you want there are so many things to factor in if you are planning to do real estate as a career.