A couple concerns i have are, with buying a new home and renovating that, i wont have much money to make it rent ready like paint patching, cleaning, mortgage payments until renters move in, etc.

As a local investor and agent here in Columbus, let me know if you have any questions or want to connect! 

This investment property was financed through a locally trusted and long time friend that's a hard money lender with an 8.5% rate .I acted as negotiator, real estate agent, funded the purchase, and project manager for this rehab while partner was out of town working and kept him updated remotely.

This investment property was financed through a locally trusted and long time friend that's a hard money lender with an 8.5% rate .I acted as negotiator, real estate agent, funded the purchase, and project manager for this rehab while partner was out of town working and kept him updated remotely.

I know some brokerages split the commission 50/50 with their agents.

You might also consider joining a team where you can get customers and a higher level of support than most solo agents get.

It is much better than the 1% rule and the ability to pull equity will be very useful for my next play Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

CPAs generally charge more to amend a return especially if it's a mess so self-filing and having a CPA clean up your mess later, if you get it wrong, won't necessarily be cheaper....

Partner with a qualified real estate agent, property manager, and legal professional to assist you throughout the investment process.By considering these points alongside the existing list and seeking professional guidance, you can increase your chances of finding a suitable multifamily investment even in a competitive market.

Like Stephan said, some agents are terrible and don't properly input the tax amount and exemption into the MLS and therefore the information doesn't syndicate to other sites.