First few things I tackled were the disgusting carpets, cleaning and painting all nicotine stained walls, and landscaping.If anyone in the area wants to get together and chat, would love to meet more investors or future investors

These knuckleheads were hired to tackle the added volume added to banks after the S&Ls closed up.

Moreover, I usually advise that if newer investors are going to tackle a rehab project, the scope of work should be limited to cosmetic items only.

Another investor who was willing to tackle that project bought it, fixed it and put it back on the market and sold it in under 7 days.

I was also thinking I can take out equity in the home to tackle another project. 

Did you tackle any properties?

It's not a big deal to do a lot of smaller items yourself but sometimes it's better to let the pros tackle the bigger stuff.

Then I would figure out if it was something I would tackle myself or hire them to do it. 

The first thing you should tackle would be the roof, and while at it check to see if the chimney(s) need any tuckpointing. 

You definitely don't want to do that if it's your oldest credit card.Pull your credit card and print it out.Make note of everything listed as a negative.They need to be tackled one at a time.I second what everyone else is saying.You definitely need a 1000 dollar emergency fund.