@Michael LindeYou will need to get educated on it - start by going over to the tax lien and mortgage note forum here on BP and watch some videos on YouTube.Full disclosure - unless you have a few hundred grand to invest notes probably not what you’re gonna be looking for.

@Giles D.Funny, Lane just posted a video on YouTube........

From that I was able to find a great realtor and a duo general contracting team that has been very reliable- chatting with them almost daily and doing a video walk through once a week. 

Summer,When I have photos made for my listing I have the photographer make a walk through video as well.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies that spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

He's out in Worcester all the time so his advice here is great.Funny that you mentioned those window wells, I was watching a video from @Mark Ferguson that had the window wells in a basement unit:Basement window well youtube videoDefinitely cool to see!

@Nam PhamContracts: Have a detailed contract outlining the scope of work, deadlines, payment schedules, and materials to be used.Updates: Establish a schedule for regular updates, such as weekly calls or video conferences, to discuss progress and any issues.Project Management: Utilize project management tools like Trello, Asana, to track progress, manage tasks, and store documents.Documentation: Request regular photo and video updates.

If you must, get video because with video someone can slowly pan across and capture almost every surface.

Any tips, videos or ideas anyone could suggest to help us make our first move possibly a step towards investing in real estate? 

I find short videos are the best way.