@Brady Parmentier, you need to tell people what state you're in because how property taxes work differ quite a bit from area to area.

A lot of people get stuck in analysis paralysis and the cost of the special training/programs combined with the equity lost by not being in the market and passing up on good properties ends up costing them more in the long run. 

But neither are the people selling you that you can get rich quick using other people's money i.e.

Many people lose money on their first flip so this is not bad at all for a first one.

It is very normal for people to have second thoughts or get cold feet.

From your tenant's perspective; you purchased the duplex, jacked up his rent, and moved a bunch of people in next door.

You just need to actually call people and ask for referrals nonstop

One thing to remember when you are getting into RE investing is to have your team of people or as Brandon Turner from the Bigger Pockets Podcast calls it your CORE 41.

I'm currently using both to see which I like better.Word of caution - it's really hard to drive traffic to these sites, as most people just want to use ABB & VRBO. 

Personally I avoid them because I have a problem with other people telling me what I can and can’t do with my property.