If you think that you might be able to help a new investor out, I would love to get in touch with you and set up a meeting at your convenience. 

If you want more details to see if you are a good fit for the program, let me know and we can set up a phone call to discuss. 

Did you set up you LLC for asset protection for yourself?

My biggest struggle right now is trying to figure out how to properly estimate repair costs, so any suggestions there are appreciated.I have been thinking about taking the leap for years, and have finally set myself up to be in a position to do so.Can't wait to see where this goes. 

Your best source of business will be from agents....set up some presentations with brokerages, bring lunch, breakfast, etc. for the agents.  

No, you probably aren't going to be cashflowing out the wazoo to begin with, but with the rent growth and appreciation you'll likely make far more in the long run than buying in a place where the cashflow is high but the property sells for exactly what you bought it for 5-10 years from now.For house hacking, it still may be plausible, but you should adjust your goal from making money to saving money.

3- does it make sense to set up the contract as 12 months to repay where the lender will just get the cash flow from the property up to the 12th month, then get some sort of bonus interest if it takes longer?

(though not BRRR set-ups which i think is your strategy, places are far too new). 

I've set up a LLC and getting the paperwork together.

You’ll find a lot of 5-10 year then adjusting rates.