If the subject floor is not perfectly flat, pour a self-leveler over the existing flooring (read the instructions on the bag FIRST). 

This property presented a perfect value-add opportunity with its low purchase price and potential for high returns.

Your questions are a perfect way to do an initial vet of them for content knowledge.

Sorry for the following Contrarian advice, but you're not a 5 year old so:The only reason to buy a personal residence (Home) is because someone is forcing you to.Usually, this person is called your Spouse (which is Latin for someone who forces you to make horrible financial decisions then criticizes you for them endlessly:)perhaps DON'T buy a home, just rent something affordable and invest the 20% or in your case 50% into the stock market (sp500 16.1% yearly return last 15 years, 11% last 50 years, 10% last 125 years)remember, your RENT is your maximum monthly housing expense, but your Mortgage is your minimum or starting monthly housing cost, it always goes up from thereI've, owned 2 personal homes, 100% appreciation in 6years on #1 and in 7 years on #2, (I timed our market perfectly both times), with 20% down and very low mortgage rates, but after honestly calculating all expenses, only made about 5-6% a year "investment wise".

My passion for real estate has been a lifelong journey, and I’m thrilled to channel that enthusiasm into helping others find their perfect home.When I’m not busy with real estate, you can find me skydive diving, hitting the gym, capturing moments through photography, or enjoying long walks and runs with my dog, Chip.

There is no perfect software out there.

A DSCR would be perfect for me because I have funds for down payment, I have good enough credit and my strategy has proven to do a lot more than just service the debt.Does anyone know of any good DSCR lenders that I could contact?

Wholesaling as you said is perfect, instead of trying to build a following of people who trust someone your age/experience.   

But end of the day you simply have to make a choice and hopefully do the best you can choosing wisely what works for your personal situation and personality.The Norada thread was a perfect example of investors all over the map on how they react when a note payment is missed ..

With that being said, I've got a lot less on mind if I just outsource it and a lot more time to spend perfecting my craft and developing other marketing strategies.