I did it for $18k (including foundation repair). 

I intend to use BP as a means of getting a solid foundational education in finding and analyzing deals and to form a network of investors with similar goals and interests.I'm currently looking for a REIA to join in the area and would love suggestions!  

Then start doing flips, buying notes, tax liens, and more to help increase your capital while the rentals provide a foundation to rely on in case a fix and flip goes bad.By the way if you plan on managing the property yourself, try using a service like cozy.co or something similar.  

I rank hvac with roofs and foundations.  

On an investment in a condo or co-op, what numbers are you using to calculate Cap-Ex and Maintenance in situations where HOA fees cover external items like the roof, building exterior, foundation, landscaping, etc.?  

You end up spending an hour and walking away with a few good tips but no foundation.

I have done this to every crawl I've had to prevent nasty oders, seal the space up, and make it easier if we ever have to do work down there (plumbing, etc).My solution to insulate is to level it out, lay a thick plastic barrier on the ground, tape up all the seams, tape/chalk it to the foundation walls/piers to seal, and then insulate the foundation walls themselves. 

It will be slow going at first, it always is, but in the beginning you are laying the foundation for you future RE empire, so it is critical IMO that you do not try to side step or shortcut the process.

It needs a little bit of foundation work, but it was in perfect working condition and I could've moved in if I didn't mind the ugly floors and carpets the day we closed.

It's a great foundational book that really helps new investors get a solid foundation under them.