They usually over-quote, but the pro to that is they have never gone over budget in the few projects I've done with them.I was originally going to shop around for a more affordable GC, but it may be worth paying a bit extra to have that trustworthy relationship for the first few BRRRR houses until I can retire from my traveling job and do RE full time.

Often we think we have all the answers and I know I never do. Relying

As someone that manged a 320 unit property that was partially section 8, I would say it's something personally for my own rental pocket book could not afford, I saw many apartments damaged, the inspections by Sect 8 are not easy to necessarily pass, and when they do re inspections they will fail a unit for a burnt out light bulb.. so your rent subsidy get's delayed..

The chances of people actually becoming successful are not always good in real estate so make sure to graduate, get a high paying profession and then do RE as an alternative source of income. 

Worked full time as a control systems engineer for 5 years before I quit my job to do RE investing and PM full time.

You can do RE and loans, but not both in the same deal.

But many aren't title experts, do rely on verbals from title co's, and have done quite well buying at trustee sale.To that end let me try to summarize:1.

One thing that we do re maintenance is to have all contractors take digital photos before, during and after the job. 

What, specifically, should I do? Re

As you know from processing loans, it's a lot easier to get a loan if you have some income.Once you get a few deals going in RE, have systems that work, and want to scale, you could then get into RE full time.I'm not saying you can't do RE full time now though, that depends on your situation, experience, savings, etc.Good luck!