I'm not a total newbie, but I have been buying properties while living and working abroad, with design, construction, and property management experience. 

He has 2: one that is designed to teach you how to be a sophisticated investor and a second program that is 1-on-1 coaching (not sure if you actually work w/ Brad or a member of his team). 

But I’m looking for some specifics......I agree though, if they don’t take pride in the aesthetics of the property then that’s a major red flag!

For example, a quick "back of the napkin" conceptual estimate (WAG) suggests the following:Appliances (dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, hood):  $3,500Kitchen sink, disposal and faucet:  $500 (material only)Kitchen hardware:  $200 (material only)Kitchen cabinet restoration:  $3,000Kitchen countertop restoration:  $1,500Plank flooring:  $3.50/SF x 2,000 SF = $7,000 (material only)Electrical rehabilitation (including light fixtures):  $4,000Plumbing rehabilitation (including toilets, faucets & shower):  $3,000Bathroom tile (2 baths):  $5,000  New roof:  $10,000New siding:  $6,000Paint (outside):  $4,000Paint (inside):  $5,000Staging: $1,650TOTAL:  $54,350This estimate does not consider any cost associated with building permits or design professionals. 

I’ve run my own graphic design business for 6 years, and am now looking to start building a real estate portolfio of buy and hold rentals in the southern CT area.

Are you looking for a designer, flipper or remodeling company?

I love diy and interior design and I would love to own a business, so it makes sense that this would be the career for me.

They just dropped the hammer on that market with a slew of regulations designed to stifle that market.My advice for most people is to look south of the city. 

I have a BS and MS in Engineering and I design Class III medical devices for a living.   

Then when you get there, check for all safety issues first, functional issues second, cleanliness and aesthetics third.