Fairly straightforward, just ask the contractors what will make their job easier and keep them on schedule...removing old pipes, opening walls etc.If you haven't put the house under agreement yet I would bring a detailed and itemized list of repairs needed, maybe even with estimates, to the negotiation with the homeowner.

@Mike Bator the good ones are, but just like in a baseball, there are those who are proactive and excellent at it just most of us play in a beer league on the weekend

We are interested in purchasing single-family homes.We have driven through South Dallas (Fair Park area) and noticed a lot of gentrification happening.

You probably don't need a partner on your first buy if you play your cards right. 

I am a little leery as all of my workers are here, but will play it by ear when I get more serious.Best of luck!

I see it every day so its fairly common to me the process in general so if you ever have any questions feel free to reach out or send me an email. 

Join more than one - you will fairly quickly figure out where you spend most of your time, which will tell you all you need to know!

They were all long plays. 

You are playing a fine line this close to the extended date though.

Columbus is definitely an appreciation play for sure.