I could use additional pairs of eyes to make a bid.

Suddenly pairs of shoes worth $400 each allegedly stolen by your contractors.

A lot of people don't realize that if you purchase with HomeReady putting 15% down and pair it with lender-paid mortgage insurance, your total rate could be virtually identical to putting down 20% if you have high 700's credit.

ah, you are doing the labor yourself. that explains a lot. still, you will need a 2nd pair of hands. and you can't do plumbing yourself unless you aren't pulling permits. in our state, you must be licensed in order to replace/install new plumbing. 

Pair that knowledge with what rents are in the neighborhoods and you can easily analyze a property. 

It's not an easy business and it is a low margin business which is why many PMs pair their management service with real estate sales or some other form of industry related revenue generation.  

Money and commitment talks I figure :)Since this I have found a pair of wholesalers that have better spreads and better places from the looks.

Despite what most people think, painting a room in dark colors (dark grays are so hot now) actually makes a room look larger and more homey when paired with the right staging.  

It's great to have a second pair of eyes looking over the numbers especially when you're first getting started.

I know this is idea could be rife with problems, but a fellow landlord who doesn't have an incentive to hide problems may be a good resource to act as a second pair of eyes for you.