I have a property located in Tampa in need of drywall repairs, patching, and texturing.

Here are the key questions to think through before you get it going:1) what do you want to buy2) how much can we afford3) how will you pay for it 3) what are you going to do with it afterHere is how we tackled this challenge:1) Find a reputable and responsive agent to work with: we worked with @Sharon Tzib2) Get pre-qualified with a good and local lender that work with investors: we usedd Rochelle Frazeur from New American. 3) Use some good MLS criteria to set up lists with your agent3) Find out how to identify a good deal: We got our hands on some good cash flow analysis calculators (thanks to @Sharon Tzib) and we used the calculators on BP as well4) Make neighborhood visits to those areas of your interest5) Find other venues to meet up with other investors or go to workshops and meet up's: We've attended BP meet up in Houston, events with Jet Lending, meeting with Wholesalers, and we've met one-on-one with other investors6) Look for non-MLS sources to find properties for sale: wholesalers, and local listing through Rich club or word of the mouth7) Talk to the property manager if you are planning on using on.

Look up RICH club, go to Meetup.com and register, Jet Lending hosts one monthly.  

So I don't need to tell you how quickly we jetted out of there Wed evening. 

I do want to own a jet one day (don't discredit my dream lol) My credit is ok, thus buying a 2015 impala with 2.4% interest rate.

.), laying carpet, ,texturing, painting walls, then get a second job as handyman or contractor and learn any construction skills.

Also the idea was the cash back at close was to be used for reserves this is what they were sold you put those funds into reserve to help you with your properties.Well many of those folks had never gotten 25k in their account at anyone time.. so the reserve account went for the new Jet Ski they deserved to have.. the fabulous Hawaiian vacation they needed to have and deserved.. etc etc.

@Sernel Joseph there is one tonight at the houstons grille in the city center hosted by Jet lending.. usually a pretty good turnout. starts at 6pm. 

Jet Lending has the biggest events, once a month at the Houston Texans Grill in City Centre off of the Beltway and the Katy Frwy. 

next to the light switch in the living room, there was this 8" by 8" area of smooth textured wall that looked like painted-over spackle.