If there's anyone reading this from Tampa, I'd love to meet up and connect! 

See #1.3 - They CAN give you an Option Consideration (100% of the price of the option) that is at least equal to what you used (you will have already closed on your purchase of the house) for the DP & closing costs.4 - If the above #1-3 are followed, the numbers read like this:   a - Your cost(s) are:         1 -  the DP and closing costs and,         2 -  the Mortgage Payments and Tax/insur per month   b - Your tenant/buyer (your income) gives you the Option Consideration and the rent, and           pays for the rest of the monthly expenses (i.e...utilities, etc...)5 - You profits are:   a - The spread between your DP/Closing and the Option Consideration   b - The spread between your monthly costs, and your monthly incomeJust don't mix the lease agreement with the Option to Buy agreement...in any way. 

@Geoffrey TanudjajaI’ve read about the 2 yr rule and it’d be interesting to know how much leeway the lender has.

Which makes me want to read them.

To anyone reading this how hasn't taken action... find people to surround yourself with that have your same goals and drive. 

(long story, not very interesting read) It's a balloon at sale or maturity of the first loan.Anyway, I plan on recording it in second position.

I’m an investor in Atlanta Georgia  and I’m used to getting rehab quotes from GC’s that are between $35/sqft (not too much walls need to be moved or roof or anything) to $65/sqft (everything needs to be done) to $85-$100/sqft (new construction or additions).I read about and have ran into other investors who say they can do a full rehab project for about $15/sqft !!!!

Judging from outside comments, I'm a pretty good people person and I'm learning how to better network by taking classes and reading books.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

a) <12 months self employed is hard money only.b) 12-24 months = "non-QM" alt doc loans open up.