@Ming Lim Ha well I think my little success was a big personal milestone, but I still have a lot of learning and growth before I catch up to many of the other active investors around the BiggerPockets community!

Our team will work with you directly to create a tailored plan to help you reach the next milestone.

But instead of hiring a couple "contractors" to do all the work, I will break down the Scope of Work into weekly milestones and hire specific tradespeople to do that particular work for the week.  

Since the bankruptcy discharged the loans back in 2009 the standard 4 year waiting period from the date of discharge should be the time milestone to overcome.  

What a milestone. 

After the Super Bowl is considered the milestone for the start of the spring buying season.

@Ron StecklyI would consider having a schedule of release of funds for each milestone of rehab completed with a sworn statement & inspection of work done by licensed contractor.

Verify the GC license and insurance and ask them to provide a sample of Scope of Work for similar projects - structure your contract with the GC that the payments are contingent upon successful completion of milestones to be inspected by a third party such as a home inspector.Overall, it was not the most pleasant experience, I did a lot of mistakes for sure but I learned so much and I don't regret it.

.* I have contractor ready and he said he will pull all permits,etc. doing a phased contract where we make payments based on milestones* I am looking into getting insurance to be safe for property for theft,etc. but its in a decent area so not as worried* All cash deal and we have cash on hand so not worried about that.* He is giving me a contract and wants a cashiers check of 5K with contract signing.

Two huge milestones for beginners everyone seems to agree with are goal setting and making the first deal.