I've decided I have a hard-fast rule against felonies and recent arrests involving violence or drugs.

I do not want to deal with the rehab and timeframe involved at the moment.

You can view a few photos here.It is located near 88th and Wadsworth in the Kings Mill neighborhood2 story/ 5 Bedroom/ 3 BathMaster suite "loft" 500 square feetmain floor/ 900basement/ 900some good things:Roof is five years oldnew windows on the top floornew water heaterno signs of foundation settling home is overall maintained and well kept "just very dated"The expensive things:paint trim outside of houseHVAC is working  but is super oldNeeds painting throughout, with a room or two of wallpaper removalneeds wood floors installed on main levelcarpet in upstairs and basementnew appliances/fixtures/countertops in kitchencomplete remodel all 3 bathrooms entire basement is wood paneling drop ceilings in basement "possible other option?"

Get several quotes and find someone you can relate with.If you are going to save money you will need to get involved searching for contractors that deal with investors. 

This extra hurdle doesn't seem to be worth it at this point now that I know the risks involved. 

She paid him in full and did not see or hear from him for more than 2 weeks, its not until she had her daughter and her son-in-law involved that he started bringing in equipment.

Mortgage fraud, intentional or not is not something you want to be involved in

I'm 26 and  my husband and I want to be involved in real estate investing SO SO BAD.We just opened a moped/powersports dealership together which was very difficult and draining on our finances and credit.

@Luis Reyes,As far as a PM or not, you need to ask yourself-- do you want to be involved, or just get a check? 

How soon do I need to involve the lender in this process?