When I made my first real estate investment I was a broke 20 year old grocery store clerk with no relationships, money, or advanced knowledge.  

For the record, at hotels, do not store your luggage on the floor or nearby the bed.

If you don't have a decent lumber yard/big box store near you then materials are probably a bit higher, but labor might be cheaper.Just a quick google came up with this.

-Windows, countertops, stove, oven, refrigerator, bathtubs, toilets, sinks, and cabniets must me wiped down, clean, and fresh.

The stores have sales you can find sinks marked down as only need one.

Store her belongings for the stipulated time frame then get rid of them  Evictions should only be last resort.

Nice neighborhood (here in South Florida), freshly remodeled, looks like she bought it as a flip.She has agreed to my terms- I'll meet her price (as it jives with market price), she's getting $5k down for me, and I'm giving her $1500 a month.

Outside got fresh paint, all new windows, soffits and gutters.

It is about what we paid last year so just want to be sure we are shopping in the right store.  

Any of the books offered by the BP store are great reads as well.