Thankfully my parents would allow me to live there for one year rent-free so I could save up as much money as possible and eventually start investing. 

Would you be able to share if you eventually went ahead with the seller buyback program?

For instance, if I spend $15k converting dead space in a house into another bedroom and bathroom (taking a 2/1 to a 3/2) I’ve most likely added $25k- $30k to my ARV, not $15k.

We realized this strategy wouldn't get us where we wanted to go very quickly.We did quite a bit of research, eventually found the right mentor (can offer advice in this area, too), and dove in to apartment syndication - and never looked back! 

How to effectively convert legal county records/address to a normal everyday address 

Sounds like it was a converted unit to not have had at least the separate electric.

I would like to be involved with getting multi-units for buy and hold as well as gaining enough capitol to eventually be able to flip houses.

For example...Home purchased in 2010 for $200,000Owner lived in the home for 5 years2016 converted to rental property.

Hello forum, Bought a converted double in  New Orleans Holy Cross neighborhood six years ago, have over 100k in equity but we are wanting to probably sell and not rent out and buy a place near city park area.

Eventually, I'd love to afford the same for my wife who makes significantly more than I do and is definitely the bread winner.