In Cleveland $50-60K is plenty but I'm not sure about your area.Also, make sure, when 0% expired, you have money to pay it off (HELOC, loan from friends/family).

In our case we found an investor friendly real estate agent and  she helped us find some properties that have made us a lot of money. 

Thanks @Mike Dorneman I'll work it out with either a neighbor or a friend that lives in PA just a little more than the 20 mile range but not much more than 20.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

The previous occupant was a good friend of mine, so I've been in the house many times.

Hey everyone, I’ve recently tried to reach out to title companies to ask if they’re “wholesaler friendly”.

People who lend money professionally.I think of Private lenders as parents, family, friends, buddies, associates and interested doctors, dentists, and businessmen who want to invest some money but don't necessarily do so on a regular basis.

Maybe a family friend who could use a couple hundred a week and is responsible and has some free time to give you some sanity and time to find more deals 

It looks like you're married with child(ren) so a four-plex would probably result in divorce or insanity.

Here's my overall plan:I graduate in 2019 and immediately start working and building creditI live with my parents (they've agreed to let me) until I have a decent income from real estate.I have to go to college but I'm going community and my father has agreed to pay for my student fees so there's no concern thereHere's where it starts getting good...My longtime friend (since kindergarten) is VERY entrepreneurial and is also the son of a contractor and is planning on going into contract work.