Begin by targeting distressed properties in gentrifying neighborhoods, securing financing through hard money lenders or private investors, and focusing on cost-effective renovations.

Most investors make the same rookie mistake: They focus on problems instead of people.

Focus on key areas first (like floors, walls, kitchen, or bathroom), which may help you handle the costs more gradually, even if it means moving in furniture or updating fixtures down the line.Also, since the tenant left it in rough shape, be sure to document all the damage (photos, receipts) in case you decide to pursue reimbursement through their security deposit or in court.

Focus on analyzing properties and starting small, like house hacking or buying a single-family home to rent out rooms, while ensuring cash flow and maintaining an emergency fund.

I echo what Allen saidI used to have a cohosting business but have shut it down because I wasn't focused on the right property AND the right client. 

If you are going to focus on listings only list ones that are priced well to sell before spending your money.

If my focus was Sandwich Lease Options, I'd have no problem doing dozens.

I heard they removed it so that they could focus on making the website better first.

I focus mostly on being a builder these days.

- Controlling costs for payroll processing, unemployment charges, workman's comp and liability insurance- Coordinating ServiceTech & tenant schedules for appointments--- There are several industry vendors that focus on just this!