In short, to achieve and maintain financial freedom.

If I find a seller I will be very shrewd and let them know what I am doing, in terms of money I am going to make of the contract.

Thanks  I just did a decent-to-successful BRRR in Kyle, TX.

Cash snowball you will sell short term to build up cash.5.  

Per the article, the term "Seriously underwater" is defined as 25% or more owed above the total estimated market value of the property; Among zip codes with at least 2,000 homes with mortgages.I'll let you in BP Nation decide if this potential financial loan distress would make the Rocky Mount area more or less attractive for a real estate investor.

I tried borrowing the book from my local library, but their copy had already "lost" the CD, so no success there. 

I'm really interested in long term rentals along with Air B&B/VRBO. 

I am acquiring an assisted living home (RE+business).RE appraised for $1,320,000Business for $80k.I have the RE portion already financed through banks but am needing $80k for the business to get the deal done.I’m looking for $80k short term loan for at least 6 months so that I have enough time to get a more stabilized business loan.

Start by finding someone who has been successful in that market and willing to help you get into it as well. 

I'm sure you will gain some interest from potential investors then maybe they can supply you with the down payments and you can pay them back over time and you could buy more per year.From what I know, business is a slow game and from what I hear, successful Real Estate Investing can be boring.