I'd love to hear any tips you might have for someone who's just getting started.I appreciate your time and any advice you can offer.

Any additional tips for beginners like me would be greatly appreciated!

I have done business in Queens, Brooklyn, Hudson and Bergen County, with Hudson County as my main area of business.

First,and before anything else, you must decide are you wanting to run a business or a side gig that provides a few homes to vacation to. 

I am open to any suggestions, mentoring opportunities and advice/tips you may have.

Usually investors here will agree to let you represent them to double end the property (purchasing the fixer > flipping the fixer) it makes sense and I believe it adds to the longevity of the business relation IMO. 

They will see it sold for 500k with all the pictures online, and appraise it for 500k.

Most work this way: Rates: 9% to 13% (Most Deals are 11-12%)Terms: up to 36 Months (Most Deals are 6-12 months)Fees: 2-4 points(%) of loan amount paid at closing (Most Deals are 3 points(%))Minimum Loan Amount: $50,000 (For loans less than $250,000 $2,500 minimum fee)Max Loan: 65%-70% of After Repair Value(ARV)100% Rehab Financing Available (Require 20% of purchase price down payment or cross-collateral)Closing Timeframe: 48 Hours - 3 Weeks (Most Deals are 2 Weeks)NO PRIMARY RESIDENCES, NON-OWNER OCCUPIED ONLY, BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL USE ONLY.

Not sure why they claim online only because these are available walk-in (for usually better prices):https://www.costco.com/purely-organic-towel-sets.product.100...https://www.costco.com/purely-indulgent-100%25-hygrocotton-t...

The “limitation” (or maximum, which I believe you’re referring to) applies to the individual / employee, not to the business.