We have helped a ton of clients with the process here in Chicago..just be sure to find a team (Agent, Lender, HUD Consultant, and General Contractor) that has done these renovation loans in the past!

I think investing from Internet is pretty tough right now. 

Start the eviction process.

That can be tough when it's a one-off job or you only have one rental.

Even with my former partner (who was our 'PM / GC' on site for our projects), it was sometimes tough navigating the process, managing budgets and costs, and keeping everyone in line, including him. 

Joshua Tree is a bit of a tough market as there are a lot of STRs in the area.Be prepared that your first year might be a little thin as you are new and need to build up some reviews to get rolling.The interior is a bit of a toss up.

I desire to begin investing asap so I started the process of  learning as much as I can by reading and watching videos.

I’m here to guide you through the process and help with whatever you need.

Local market knowledge is absolutely critical, and it helps to work with someone who really understands the landscape and its nuances.As others have mentioned, it’s a broad question that’s tough to answer succinctly, but I hope this provides some clarity!

Just plan for reserves if it takes a year or two to break even.Take your time, do the research, and trust the process.