Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

I was not fast at repairing drywall or interior paint.

New flooring, paint, bright lights, some landscaping, occasionally new appliance or two.

Since you'll be living in one of the units, you may choose to do much/all of the maintenance, repairs, leasing etc. yourself, or you may not want to do any of it. 

Now that I have a good GC, all I want to buy are rehab jobs ;)My point is you can still get cashflowing deals on properties that are rent ready.Thanks for the advice,  I agree 100%, if I need to rehab, prob just cosmetic small job, like painting, flooring, etc.

After done renovations / repairs / maintenance on many many properties, I kind of know the price range of each job like painting, flooring, drywall, plumbing, electrical, AC, pest control, remove odor from old pet urine, mold remediation, cabinets, countertop, backsplash, appliances etc etc in my mind.

Make sure if you choose a difficult town try to coose a builder from there.

For example, painting the living room pink would not be acceptable.3.

Refer a couple people my way and that also has a profound effect. 6) If you are in a state that uses lawyers for RE transactions, choose one of the good ones.

Typical repairs include: touch up paint, carpet cleaning, light bulb and filter changes etc.