AS you get more experience you will learn how to screen better.  

@Jonathan Blanco, I'm and investor and a licensed mortgage broker so I've been on both sides of this conversation.I would look for a lender that (1) listens to you and understands your strategy and needs (hint: it's not always money), (2) has experience working with clients executing your strategy and brings more to the table than just cash - be it advice, relationships, deal-team partners, etc., (3) gives you viable options and explains the pros and cons of each option and (4) you enjoy interacting with - this should be a relationship, not a transaction.Once you find a few lenders like this (and you should have relationships with more than one), then you can start comparing rates and fees.

Let me know if you’d like to connect over a call or coffee and I can share my experiences or answer any of the many questions you have as you get started!

Our experience is that IF the flooring is continuous AND it has been discontinued then they pay for the entire flooring throughout the house.

@Arun MaheshwariFrom my experience of working with over 400 investors, Richmond, Texas, is a promising location for single-family home investments due to its growing population, suburban appeal, and proximity to Houston's strong job market.

However, for the right situation and learning experience I would not rule it out. 

Any advice or experiences you’re open to sharing would be greatly appreciated!

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

If it is a heavy rehab you'll need experience to get a fix n flip loan on it.What kind if real estate exp do you bring?

Currently,I don't have any experience in RE investing but highly motivated to start it asap.