So really, that is what we are talking about here, as you mentioned, you could refinance to potentially pull out your seed money, so your ALL IN is minimal if any at all. 

They get dirt, cottonwood seeds, and other junk in them, which makes them less efficient. 

We don't have the state/fed gov backed push to increase home ownership that planted the seeds for sub prime/ NIJA/ No Doc loans.

Looking to soak up great ideas.

This is pretty much analysis paralysis, when you soak up so much info and keep reading and educating yourself, but NEVER take ACTION!!! 

Looking to soak up as much information as possible, but I also want to get my hands dirty and learn the business.

Everyone who wants to pay half and get double can move right along...hahaThat being said, it's going to be the larger deals that give me enough commission to build seed capital for my own investments and ultimately free me from running my exhausting (but profitable) service business.

DO NOT USE A PRESSURE WASHER . the oil soaked into the asphalt , if you pressure wash it you will blow the oil soaked asphalt away , making a hole .Call a professional seal coat company . one that uses coal tar , or asphalt emulsion .

Left me seeds and crumbs on my new counters as a present.I've learned so much since then...lol.

You use the $$ to rehab house or save for next invest prop, or drink soda and soak in your victory....It can get more complex, but that is the basics.