If you were in my area I'd offer to help and/or give you a deal on some spare materials we have per the above. 

Options that challenge the people should only be used sparingly as they can cause stress and potentially ruin the buisness relationship you have. 

My advice is to buy a too-big house like this one and rent the spare bedrooms but maybe one that’s not fully rehabbed.

On top of that, find me another side job that you can make $15K in 20 hours work in your spare time over a couple weeks.

The professional who knows who they're doing for $100/hour or Bubba down the road who does it in his spare time for $15/hour, carries no liability insurance, and will not be there to make things right when your engine blows up?

Since getting a W2 job two months ago, I've focused my spare time (and mental energy) on managing and investing my fixed income. 

Hardwood floors on bottom that might be able to be spared I'm hoping.

Now I’m wondering what would be a good price for my first rental unit assuming I have 5,000 to spare?

I think I am set on giving it a shot as me and my partner are very young and can spare the extra time and weekends. 

My Plan is to continue my day job and in my spare time learn more about how to partner with other investors to tackle our own development project.