Eric, thank you for your input! We are going to have an operating plan written up sometime this week. Did some researched and had some discussions based on some articles we read and will have it fine tuned with a lawyer. As far as the market experience goes, we are lacking on physically viewing the properties. I have ran some numbers on what i would estimate repairs to be with houses ive found on forclosure websites, zillow, and other sources although i doubt they were highly accurate. I am in the process of connecting with a mutual friends real estate agent who is also an investor specialising in flips and buy and holds. Once this connection pans out i plan on using him to get in and see multiple properties and hopefully mentor the both of us. I spoke with a contractor who has agreed to work with us and make himself available for short notice job bids. With regards to the financing side of it, id definately like to have a conversation with you. I am still getting familiar with how the bp website works and such but i will see if there is a way for us to exchange information. Thank you!