You may also consider working a "regular" job while learning and saving.  

I've networked with an experienced flipper who found the deal and proposes I finance the job, he does most of the work and manages the subs and I take up the painting of the house and lend a hand with some labor. 50/50 split on the exit.  

Good variety of jobs in the neighborhood, safe and good schools.  

I have a full time (W-2) job but I also do side contract (1099) work and then I also have a LLC for real estate transactions that I have been doing.

Good variety of jobs in the neighborhood, safe and good schools.

Yes Google Voice is very economical and it gets the job done.

It is stated on the main lease agreement in print that room rentals are not allowed unless agreed upon by the landlord in writing.

Time that you spend on this job is also time that you are not on another job that makes you money.

I just graduated college in May and started work at a new job. 

Keep in mind, when you're a one or two man show, you wear a lot of hats, so you're doing a million different jobs (deal finder, GC, secretarial work, etc.) - what's a "reasonable" amount to pay for these services?