Consider me a friend in the charlotte market and let's grab coffee (there are many cute coffee shops here and I can tell you where to find the good texmex)

If they fail to comply, you may need to involve legal counsel or contact your state’s real estate commission.Hire a Reliable Manager: Finding a professional, responsive property manager is key.

How can i find a mentor willing to work with me ?

If you build your investor network while working on wholesaling skills, when you find a real deal you can sell it for a profit.

Sure, it is saturated, but you just need to find the right deal.That said, I love the northeast! 

Offer to buy them a few indoor portable heaters until you find a solution. 

Which means that most people are kicking the can down the road only to find out later that it's turned into a 55 gallon drum.

@Brandon Croucier is giving you solid info on finding an experienced and honest mortgage broker who can shop your exact scenario both ways, with the rehab and without and break down the benefits of each with all fees so you can see an apples to apples comparison. 

If you only have a homeowners policy, and something happens like a fire or a guest gets injured, and the insurance company finds out you're renting out the house, you're in deep trouble. 

I am 19 yr old and am currently trying to find my first rental property and I am very eager to get started.