I'll get to the my local hardware stores soon and get some referrals.

As for credit cards, check out Nerd Wallet.

Save some more.Get a better paying job.Get a side hustle or 2 or 3 and save that.To learn about the RE business from the inside, get a job in RE or with those who own or support RE: a RE brokerage, construction co, mortgage co, accounting, banking, insurance, appraisal, inspection, electrician, plumber, roofer, painter, property mgmt, hardware or supply store, etc.Go to local REIA meetings to learn and network.Network. 

It needed quite a bit of work but after the rehab we were able to get it rented for $525/month- new windows, LVP installed throughout, toilet, flange, new vanity, new plumbing, new doors/hardware/hinges throughout, paint cabinets/ new hardware , paint throughout, new base board units, new window AC units, new entry/ exit doors, new stove/ fridge, light fixtures throughout, handrail for outside stairs We then moved on to our lowest paying tenant ( $338) who had been there 17 years.

It needed quite a bit of work but after the rehab we were able to get it rented for $525/month- new windows, LVP installed throughout, toilet, flange, new vanity, new plumbing, new doors/hardware/hinges throughout, paint cabinets/ new hardware , paint throughout, new base board units, new window AC units, new entry/ exit doors, new stove/ fridge, light fixtures throughout, handrail for outside stairs We then moved on to our lowest paying tenant ( $338) who had been there 17 years.

I would do an inspection and a S.O.W by a contractor before committing to buying, but boy oh boy do these numbers make me excited.I think this house has amazing potential for value add based on old kitchen hardware, gross (peeling, scratched hardwood) floors, and nasty colors on the walls.

It wouldn't have been any fun for my wife if we just had to jump into being landlords without getting to pick out backsplashes and cabinet hardware.

The types of products that I'm curious what people are using are kitchen and door knobs and Hardware.

I acquired the property and complely remodeled ( new floors, new granite, paint, bathrooms, tiled chimney, hardware, doors, sinks and furnishing.)

I'm not sure that my heart or my wallet can handle such a tax hit.