It sounds like a lot to tackle for a newbie, I wouldn't have in my early years but nearer the end I had a Realtor tell me that, "a lot of people say they're looking for a fixer upper and they mean paint one bathroom and replace light bulbs.

@Ben Toth, It all depends on the niche you are choosing to pursue.For wholesaling: Big Buks for Junk Houses by Randy Phillips & If you cant wholesale after this I have nothing for you by Todd FlemingLease Options: Turn Key Investing with lease options by Matthew ChanOwner Financing: My Life & 1,000 Houses: The Art of Owner Financing by Mitch StephensGeneral: The Millionaire Real Estate Investor By Gary KellerThese books along with several others give you an idea of what is possible.

Can't paint in such broad strokes, it all comes down to your market.

And you can allocate your proceeds in any way you choose.

Does not matter what area you choose.

@JohnWarren what leads you to choose your Market?

If not remedied within the cure period, start eviction procedings....and be ready to scrub walls and re-paint.

Sooner or later the "right" partner will find you.Social Media Profiles - Flesh out and fine-tune your social profiles to paint a picture of who you are and what and who you're seeking for.

If you choose to move on, you must refinance. 

need help on painting walls on my new purchase home where I have old what trim and cabinet