Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

Feel free to send me her info.  

Also, if you’re a private lender yourself, feel free to chime in—I’d love to hear from you!

I think he might be over thinking some of this feel free to message me.  

I was lucky to split the sales over 2 years, so the first ~80k gain is tax free and 80-480k was at 15%, which I was able to take advantage of twice.

You can get some estimates from contractors for what they charge for big ticket items like to renovate a bathroom, renovate a kitchen, replace the furnace, replace the roof, etc.All wholesale deals should have free and clear title and you should be able to see the sales agreement before submitting the earnest money deposit.

Would it be worth seeking a free consultation with a real estate attorney to evaluate my case?

Feel free to call me.

Unfortunately, usually when people get something for free they don't value it.  

Seems like a common scenario for some of the active military we've helped in the Tucson area recently, feel free to reach out if you have any questions!