Is there a basic percentage I can work off of? 

I am from East Boston, basically right outside Logan Airport

It doesn't look very good to me if they are this slow to help with basic questions from a person wanting to join if they say one of the benefits of online is that they are responsive.Anyways that was my introduction and thanks for your time. 

Basically it comes down to a plan working towards your vision.

Basically you are just selling it without an agent.

I came across the house hacking concept and it was a no brainer for me.

I concur the average person doesn't understand even basic financial planning.   

You can also do a live in flip as an owner occupant (same low down payment concept). 

@Jonathan Taylor SmithI keep hearing about off-market deals; what is the best advice you would give to someone still scratching the surface of the basics of buy and hold and flipping?

Real property contracts cannot be verbal -- they require a written, signed contract with at least several basic terms included.