However, that is only an appearance.As the truly motivated homeowner is not always interested in the "highest netting offer" (i.e. estate sale, pending foreclosure, divorce, etc) then the values of other "like property" that you disclose are virtually irrelevant as they were listed, and took time to sell.  

Perhaps you can get into your next multifamily (up to 4 unit) place as an owner occupant, which will enable you to get in with a smaller down payment. 

Initially I see this as enabling successful investments through increased knowledge, market awareness, and professional network connectivity while eventually providing an additional source of income to put into additional investments.

In addition to my paycheck, I get rent checks every month, that I can use to pay down the mortgage, which enables me to sleep at night knowing I'm not leveraged too much. 

The bank almost always loses money on a foreclosure.The other interesting side effect is you are also helping the bank by enabling them to avoid a foreclosure and saving them a potential loss due to fees, etc..

Have the deal under contract, get comps, contractor bids for rehab, and any of your personal financial information that may be required ready for your lender to enable them to make a fast decision. 

It's very respectable, and often moves at a reasonable pace, because the money comes from outside of the real estate market.If, on the other hand, you are planning to work in REI full-time, then you can choose daily practices and occupations that will enable you to learn and be put in front of great deals. 

I'm hoping investors using an assistant or considering one will give me some insight. I have considered the idea of being a freelance real estate assistant. Before I market my services, I would like to know, do you th...

Is there anyone in here who is doing this, if so can you virtually mentor me and teach me this process.

That paycheck will enable you to have funds to invest in purchasing real estate.