My recommendation would be to take business classes at a technical college while working/ interning for a company in a field you are interested in.

Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

.- I recommend avoiding condos. 

Also, can anyone recommend a reliable company for this?

I would forgo altogether the decorative fence too. regarding the driveway & sidewalk I would recommend not adding a brick ribbon.

My recommendation is before chasing all these real estate deals is to go earn and save some money so when a good deal comes a long you can take action and move on it. 

Do this quickly because some counties have a time limit on when you can appeal.I recommend you research the market for:- Comparable Property Sales- Condition of your property, including anything that may affect your property's value- If you are really serious, an expert appraisal may be worth the effort.

I have never pulled a permit for a water heater swap, know no one that has ever pulled a permit for a water heater swap, ever seen or heard about one getting red tagged for no permit, and have never had a plumber recommend getting a permit.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

As long as you follow the two-year holding rule and structure the deal properly, you should be able to move forward, but I’d highly recommend working with a tax pro to ensure compliance.Disclaimer: I’m a licensed real estate broker associate in Florida, not a CPA or tax attorney.