Try to live for free (Possibly make money while you live there) Remember, play defense with your money or you might always find yourself in the same position of debt.If you can convince someone with private money to partner on a deal, great for you.

Looking to buy and hold that generate very positive cash flow with 25% down.  

(*But use it wisely) I recently took out a HELOC on my primary to get an investment property in combination with the BRRRR strategy.

Just learn from your mistakes and turn any fear into positive results.Taking physical action is what you need.  

I'd be happy to send you some information about the area and purchse and hold data about our line of multi-family investment properties.The short version is we've got one of the healthiest long term economic outlooks in the country, our developments and management make it 100% turn key (the check is literally in the mail, for your positive cash flow every month) and it's all new construction running at a 7.5% cap rate.Let me know if you are interested.

Have a primary Team of experienced members to help you with those things you do not know.The primary Team members are Attornies, real estate Agents, CPA's (or accountants), Inspectors, General contractors, and Handymen.  

I'm not in any position to offer advice as I just became an agent myself. 

And lastly, as I've seen on several threads and been told in person, everyone says that more often than not these turn out to be short sales, so I'm wondering if that is one of the primary strategies when approaching these distressed sellers. 

I'm looking to start investing in MF properties in ATL with cf being my primary goal.

My current primary focus is wholesaling so I am looking for mentorship and guidance throughout this network to assist my journey through this career.