Cheap with more work or pricy with less work?

[Travis Ogle]

I am a blue collar industrial construction worker that puts anywhere from 40-90hrs in each week, on top of traveling state to state for work. I want to get to a point to where I can still do what I do but have suplimental income to cover the short weeks and allow me to be home with my new baby girl! Ultimately lessen the financial burden through cashflow.

I am in the research stages of real estate... aka looking for my first door. I have found 2 deals that caught my attention:

Both in Hartselle AL

Asking- $45k

Beds- 1

Bath- 1

Sqft- 1,100

    -Has 2 rooms that can be converted into bedrooms

    -Small lot

    -Needs metal roof repair

Asking- $74k

Beds- 3

Bath- 2

Sqft-1,600

    -Garage

    -Needs flooring

    -Currently has wallpaper

    -Room for basic upgrades

Being that I am new I do not have any teams or systems in place yet. I am hoping to connect with other investors and also find creative ways to help where I can. Unfortunately my welding trade doesn't quite fit in with real estate but if you have a use for it let me know! Thank yall for your time!