However, if you are okay with tackling those problems, then you can save a good chunk of change every year by doing it yourself. 

If I'm doing a mostly cosmetic reno on a home including a new roof, what order should I tackle task?

After much more supplemental research and reading through Montana chapters for their tax lien and auction process, it would be a tight window to tackle this year, though not impossible - at least if it's something I would build on next year.I expect close to 160k in forced appreciation from the rehab on my current home.

Do you have any suggestions with how you would tackle the pitching?

1000 square feet probably isn't something you want to tackle for your first tile job.

I was more wondering how people are able to finance 100% of the deal so I could potentially start doing more at once / be able to tackle larger projects.

How would you tackle this?

I own out of state as well, but it's a blocking and tackling, hands on, dirt in your fingernails game if you want to earn the return to make it worthwhile. 

The gift funds are a whole other beast to tackle...that alone makes DSCR your best option here.If you have any questions, feel free to reach out anytime! 

I do have MORE questions… but they’ll come after I get started with tackling these first 10.