I will absolutely follow your advice, and keep everyone posted as we move along in this first stage of learning.  

Hey, Bp community I'm a local Re investor in NC and I am currently in real estate school, however I also have a wholesale Re inv. business in its beginning stages.

You will close, the rehab funds will be disbursed, usually in stages depending on scope of the project.

Depending on your stage in life you can also buy a SFH and then rent out the rooms.

Could be a consolation or staging for clients.

Far too many get stuck in the "paralysis by analysis" stage, thinking they just don't know enough to get started.

My recommendation is don't move forward in your head until you pass all the contingency phases like inspection, appraisal, financing...at this stage, the mindset is to vet the properties and make sure what you thought was a great deal at contract time remains one now.  

Of course, the quality of the photography can be very important, but there are exceptions, for example:- For high-end luxury listings that may require staging and a much more involved photo shoot, this cost may be more likely to be passed on to the seller.- For very low-end fixer uppers, cell phone shots may be fine.

Far too many get stuck in the "paralysis by analysis" stage, thinking they just don't know enough to get started.

If your current furniture is nice and in good condition, you might leave a few pieces in the living room and/or a bedroom to "stage" it while you are showing it to prospective tenants, but don't leave any personal items.