You could also consider a reverse 1031 exchange, where you buy the new property first.Make sure to identify multiple properties (up to three) to keep your options open, and try to negotiate longer contingencies with sellers.

Plus, I use it as my CRM to keep all the info about clients, properties, and conversations in one place.May God have mercy upon your soul. 

The key is to start small, leverage creative financing, and keep reinvesting to grow your portfolio.

Keep going and learn from my mistakes?

If you fail, you can raise capital for my projects and will give you another Co-GP title. .......Or you can organically grow your real estate portfolio and credit worthiness &  keep the $30K. 

Many are buying properties, doing minimal renovations to keep their crews busy, and selling with small or zero profit margins.Cash buyers are a priority.

You keep writing; I'll keep reading (and enjoying)!

Keep this to a single page.

Keep in mind the 6% tax rate for second home/investment properties is based on a taxable value and then a local millage rate. 

Yes we avoid custom work to help keep cost down.