But, I'll keep reading here and at another forum I joined recently and learn what I can so thanks ahead of time to all you contributors, I've read alot of the starter articles now and am pumped to go further.

let's try 75% ARV less repairs for starters.

For starters, I would strongly suggest using a property manager for your two properties.  

Outline one hurdle at a time.For starters, think of probate as a title issue for you.

We read similar posts weekly from dreamy-eyed real estate starters who expect the dribble that the TV stars tell them is going to be useful.

It's a great read for starters. 

For starters consider spending some time at this page:https://www.biggerpockets.com/courses/a-beginners-introduction-to-real-estate-investing Happy investing...Alex

&South of Santa Monica Blvd For starters, Ugly!!

For starters, since it is fairly close to you... check out Brad Sumrok's event next month in Dallas.I'll be there!

On an average 1,200 sf starter home, that's $120,000 in house value.