I have read through Michael Blank's Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing and am ready to go on to next steps. 

Typically most of the money (especially in this market) comes though purchasing a property in need of reno from a buyer not willing to put in the work/cash to reno, and then doing the work to reno it to capture that latent value.By buying a house that's already reno'd and ready to rent, you're missing out on a big portion of the potential equity-building potential of that investment, since the two big ways you build equity are through either reno or the housing market just moving up.

Since you have excellent credit and a down payment ready, you could also explore **bank statement loans**, which are often tailored for self-employed borrowers and can sometimes offer more competitive rates.

A lot of other investors who go the same path will be burned and stuck under water once it's ready to sell.

It was empty when I bought it and needed very little work to get it ready to go.

You could also request a property walkthrough, whether in-person or virtual.Inspect for long-term value: Even though a turnkey property might seem ready to go, always ask about the quality of construction and property management options.

We have the vendors all lined up ready to come in and fix stuff next week and it's nothing that can't be done within 1-2 weeks, even if our own DIY things. 

Change the locks and start getting it ready for lease-up.Determining what is owed is a different issue.  

Quote from @Miguelli Fernandez: Been doing a lot of research and prep work and feeling ready to start putting offers.

Getting everything set up and researching as well as connecting with great contractors and mentors to get ready for my first flip.