Also, I’m wondering if banks will issue any business credit cards to a brand new LLC?

Also, branding yourself is easy. 

I know it would get done.. whats really messing with me is do the ability to add 2 brand new rentals to my portfolio (cap x would be minimal given it will be renovated). thoughts ?

Probably not that appetizing to think about taking on a mortgage again, but it could be a way to breath fresh life into the properties.

I think it’s terrible siding, but then again it’s hard to imagine it with fresh paint.

I am brand new to real estate investing and have been listening to these podcasts every time I get in the car. 

A brand new mortgage with no payment history whatsoever, or2.

I'd sleep like a baby if I had a brand new house that got $100/door/month free cash flow if I had reserved $250/month for Repairs and CapEx on top of $5k I brought into the deal.

I get to work with an amazing brand to bring our sales tools and commerce into the current atmosphere of e-commerce through innovative business process engineering and technological system builds.

I typically do only minor updates (fresh paint, new fixtures/carpet if needed, & outlets (to freshen the place up)) however on my last one I did a much more extensive update (flooring, doors, bathroom & kitchen) while expensive, I think I’ll make it back over the next 5 years because I was able to increase rent on the unit by over 50%....I’m sure there are folks with more experience than me, but just wanted to share how I approached the decision.