In the BP community, I'm hoping to connect, meet people, learn, and hopefully bring some of my own experiences to the table to build mutually beneficial relationships and friendships.  

Once I get my side finished I may even get a roommate to also bring in a little house-hacking to the mix, we will see. 

Or just bring the 3.5% down payment on the rental property and use the CHFA about year later for my family home.

Let them know your interests and have them bring you deals.

As far as fix/flip vs renting out, you have to decide if you want to make money off of this now (flip) or hold and keep an asset that may not bring much money now, but will grow in equity over time. 

I wish they were both a touch bigger for some of the amenities that brings, but they're both growing so I'll probably get my wish in 10 years.

This runs counter to some of the wholesalers here but if you bring me a deal and lie, that will be the last conversation we'll have.  

Obviously these figures change if you find something in an area bringing $150/sq ft: mainly just look for opportunities that are $20-30/sq ft under comps so that at first pass there is enough margin to purchase, rehab and market.Of course due diligence is the primary focus though I'm reaching out to seasoned professionals who know the ropes with any advice.I appreciate your help.Thanks.Greg 

You'll be bringing a ton of value to the relationship and that's what a partner is looking for.

I quickly made the following report just based off my friend saying that we would need $100k to update everything to bring it up to the neighborhood standard.