While it will likely give you more confidence and answer a lot of questions, I would say that talking to a seasoned investor, or even agent that works with investors, is a way better idea than spending 8K on something that you don't know too much about, especially before your first deal is done.

It's the only way you'll get a good idea of what the market is really doing in your area, and keeps everyone competing to find the best coverage, deductibles, and premiums for your specific account.Hope this is helpful. 

This will help ingrain those ideas into your brain. 

Hello Nathan,That's a good idea. 

Many distributors also offer financing and can give you an idea of what monthly loan payment you’d be looking at.

I would encourage you to speak with property management professionals and a property management attorney to get an idea of what procedures you should have.

I would assume that it should be blocked off with some type of decorative tile or something of that nature.

Lots of them are fake buyers and are actually scammy wholesalers that have no idea what they are doing and they will waste your time.

Have both homes completed and sold in less than a year.. and then are taking a much needed break from construction:)Any advice or ideas would so appreaciated!

This is the best way to get good at analyzing deals and will allow you to quickly have a good idea about how a deal will work.