I feel that, with a background in art, carpentry, and style and design, I am in a perfect position to begin a career as a home flipper.

Apply for a business loan via the S-Corp (not technically a refi but you could pledge the S-Corp's assets as collateral and have access to capital).OR5.

Technically 8 in 8 is more like 8 in 8.75 ;) but 8 in 8 has a better ring to it.You can check out photos of some of these properties:http://www.sharplineequity.com/8-closes-in-8-weeksThese are part of our SFR portfolio we are building up this year.  

Furnishing would be done by myself at the beginning of the lease.After meeting with an owner, and explaining the opportunity along with my professional background and providing references, the owner could trust their property would be treated as I would treat one of my own properties, which is with the utmost respect. 

@Kevin McQueen Technically, I haven't started yet.  

Someone that has some construction background and has more of a thrill seeker mentality might be really bored with stabilized B class multifamily deal acquisition process with a 10 year hold strategy.Someone that really cant handle the sleepless nights of 50% vacancy or better yet 100% vacancy really shouldn't be looking for to the stud rehabs of a 20 unit with a hard money loan that needs to be refinanced out in less than 18 months.Are you a data guy?  

Despite the fact that the extent of background check for a RE license is such, that I am now automatically given pre-TSA check-in when flying out of Omaha :) 

Coming from a contracting background I am itching to maybe partner up with someone and do one.

I can offer a list of services I would expect:Leasing fee covers:PricingMarketingMedia advertisingMember of Multiple Listing Service  and syndicated to numerous internet marketing toolsRealtor referral networkOn-call 24 hours including weekends and holidaysShowing, screening and negotiatingCredit reportsThorough background checksDocument preparationManagement Fee Covers:Move-in/move-out coordinationMove-out inspections with digital picturesEnforcement of lease termsTenant public relationsTimely rent collectionComputerized accounting and property management systemsFunds managed by a trust accountTimely disbursement of funds to ownerMonthly statements covering all activityCPA ready annual consolidated statementsScheduled property surveysMaintenanceProperty Repair Services24 hour on-call service for emergency repairs including weekends and holidaysRepair “help line” service at no costReputable maintenance personnelVolume pricing on supplies and servicesSpring A/C service and lawn treatment at owner’s optionUpdating, decorating and refurbishing if desiredInstallation of security devices (locks, etc) as required by law

I have an extensive background and education in design.