I would like to avoid buying the house outright before flipping it, so here's my creative flip that I'm looking for input on.What I'm thinking of proposing to the current owner is that he retain possession of the house, and we remodel the house and get it ready to sell.

Currently have 3 vacancies and a duplex to be fully remodeled, which I will start next month.

There was food on plates left around the living room, fly strips hanging from the kitchen light, fruit snacks on the carpet, and the toilets/showers looked like they had not been cleaned in 6+ months. 

I knew nothing but I got to the point that I now have serious remodeling skills.

Those who are doing the shaming are usually the ones who want to rent a 3 or 4 BR house for no more than $400/month -- newly remodeled, of course. nevermind that the low income apartments are $800 for a 3 BR. 

If you are good at remodeling and doing fix and flip type work maybe focus in that area.

What I have learned from doing many remodels is that a house needs a complete makeover every 30-40 years.

However the problem I'm having is that every time i start to get into a grove for the day, the phone decides to non-stop ring. with problems ranging from backed up toilet, to my light bulb in my bathroom is out. 

You'll be dealing with vomit, dirty toilets and sinks, clogged drains, drywall repair, double or triple occupancy in a single occupancy room, dealing with the people that are the causes of the aforementioned things, and probably complaints from neighbors.

I'm gauging interest in getting out of the desk and back into handyman/remodel work as a vehicle for income, capital, and to get me back out there and closer to the REI world.