I am looking to connect with others in this area to gain more insight, meet contractors/agents/etc., and continue to learn.

I sent the quote to the contractor who did the roof bc he opened a claim with his insurance to pay for the damages.

I have a great general contractor and agent that tours the homes, does the work, and finishes up punch list items.

Ensure you have a detailed renovation plan and consider obtaining quotes from multiple contractors to validate this estimate.Rental Estimates Your projected rents of $2,000 and $2,600 seem promising.

Talk to agents, investors, property managers, and contractors—this is the hard work that needs to be done.

Meeting with contractor today to better understand project cost

Anything too much has larger room for error on your first property since you are new to real estate and learning how to work with contractors and tenants. 

Attend local investor meetups, join local Real Estate Investment Associations (REIAs), join digital groups like LinkedIn and Facebook, and use platforms like BiggerPockets to connect with experienced investors, contractors, and potential partners.

- for an underground oil tank that was already removed but that was just never closed with the contractor or seller?

This will be the best way to connect with everyone you need to make a deal happen (lenders, wholesalers, contractors) hopefully you can meet other out of state investors who have done it before.I'm based in St.