Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe FHA loans have to be owner occupied, so using those to fix and flip or BRRR could put you in a sticky situation.

If not, dealing with the remnants can get sticky.

stickie outie house numbers are very popular on rehabs and new construction around hereI would add some faux shutterspaint doors for suremaybe paint siding and/or trim as well

We've financed student deals around UT, A&M, Baylor, and Rice - and all over the West Coast. 

This also adds a sense of seriousness Go through ahead of time and highlight where they need to sign, as well as sticky notes here and there Walk them through the provisions of the lease and have them initial important notesAccepting the Rent Prorate the second month to match the first (full month at signing, a fraction at 1st of the month) Only accept payment in certified funds like a money order or cashiers check, no personal checks or cash For payments in the future, use intuit payment or check bigger pockets forums for more waysThe Move-In Condition Report The last thing you need to do is for the tenant to sign the condition report where he walks through the property and check damages.

Some of the paneling we found was painted then later had that sticky plastic cupboard covering stuff on it like a wallpaper finish???

I don't believe you NEED a realtor, but a good realtor can keep you out of some sticky-wickets just by their knowledge.

Had to put out sticky traps and treat outside.

Live on rice and beans and pay the debt down in a few years.

That doesn't give (stickiness) and more safety to a properties cashflow but instead can insert more risk for the investor.