I feel that was our problem. also, @Rita Bock feel free to reach out letting us know what stages you are in and or how we can help :) 

You learned a expensive lesson, in the future when someone gives notice make arrangements to view unit before they move, and before you plan on showing it so condition can be noted, give tenant check sheet to let him know what is expected to be cleaned.. this way your not surprised when the bathroom floor was used as a outhouse probably by a pet.. 5 take photo's of unit once it's show ready and save for your advertising.. you have it then and don't have to rely on taking them again for marketing purposes. 

@Chris Eaker I will let you know if a meeting can be arranged, would be great if this could happen on the golf course given the weather here in Knoxville recently.

Each stage requires a certain amount of oversight with the most occurring in the first 3 stages.You are likely more familiar with the market where you live, which in turn, will help you make better purchasing decisions.

Eventually, we would want to learn the business hands on locally when we can devote more time and money to it.Obviously we are very much beginners and are still in the early stages of research.

They bring in the furniture and essentially stage the property for you.

What does everyone think about staging a flipped home?

I've estimated around 45K for a rehab.Fixed Costs (realtor, closing, staging) = $19,200Desired Profit = $40,000Rehab Costs = $45,000MPP (max purchase price) = $75,800.As far as financing, I feel like this is going to be my biggest hurdle.  

I'm in the framing stage of a large reno on a 1925 colonial.

Maybe start a staging or small furniture rental company with the assets.There's many exit strategies, and maybe you never have any issues, but if you do it's better to be able to pivot quickly and with minimal vacancy.