That doesn't mean you will make more money. 

You are not being sold some online course by someone that makes more money selling courses than actually doing deals.

Holding at a higher rate just lets it sit longer and makes you lose more money in the long run. 

Quote from @Jules Aton: Hi Noah, the best advice I can offer is work like a maniac now and save money so when you are ready to launch you will have the funds to assist in success.  

I'll DM you some info on how to get connected.

Even moving a few miles outside downtown Austin can lower costs while keeping strong rental potential.Down payment savings: Make sure the money you’re setting aside for a down payment is in an account that’s earning interest, like a high-yield savings account or even a CD, depending on your timeline.

He also mentioned that I wouldn’t qualify for anything higher right now. 

But I do have my go to EO and they are worth being loyal to same with customer service agent..

What you have to be willing to do is present these deals to sellers - and expect to be turned down - often rudely - a majority of the time.  

When they are of a reasonable age, I do plan on making them W-2 employees and paying them for jobs that they can actually do.