Again, find the lender you feel comfortable with, establish a relationship and agree to a rate/terms.Rates are based on a scale. 

I'm having a really hard time establishing FMV/ARV when I look at duplexes because good comps seem so difficult to come by.

In the realm of wholesaling, is it as important to have an established criteria for desired properties as it is when it comes to trying to find properties to BRRRR, buy and hold, and/or flip?

@Tony ArdisonYour deal is more complicated than the standard sale of an established mobile home park with stabilized rental income. 

I also don't know if foreclosures are the best ones to start out with and then add some force appreciation or just get a more inexpensive well established residence?

when establishing relationships with them). 

I’m only starting, and I’ve realized not only these costs, but having other things in place, like establishing a team (realtor, lawyer, title company, etc.)Congrats on starting so young and heading in the right direction.

@David Espinosa I have found a Central Florida group that seems to be quite established who holds meetups.

If you do, you would be eligible to establish a self-directed Solo 401k which allows for investing in real estate.2.

I would wait off on the house build up your investment portfolio then once you establish more financial freedom and cash flow buy the house you always wanted.