You are on the right track.

If you're expecting property owners to sell their home to you at a discount, you'll need to earn their trust - whether that be by demonstrating a successful track record with purchasing/selling similar deals OR by meeting them face to face and separating yourself from the dozens of local investors and realtors.Lastly, I'd recommend searching past posts related to this topic as well as checking out books related to your target investment strategies.All the best!

If you’re looking to invest in properties that need rehabbing I can be of assistance.

I've had people work with me or invest in my projects because I can show a proven track record.  

Leverage will be based on whether the land is entitled and borrower track record but 50-60% is the norm, not 80%.

I of course want to start small.My dilemma is: I was approved through work to get a forgivable $12,500 down payment assistance on a "primary home" near where I work.

Your track record is not sufficient enough to open meaningful financing doors yet.

your on the right track then.. just compare costs and time involved.. then move forward

We just closed in late Dec so the financials are a work in progress but we’re projecting and tracking closely to a 55% expense ratio and should have about 11% CoC in year one through the renovation period as we get more renovated units online. 

Realized leasing to a new tenant can take 5-10 hours easily. This can easily be done by AI. Does anyone have any recommendations or something they can refer me to. Otherwise I would just design an app myself lol.