You could do that with minimal, possibly no rehab $'s.  

I think you need to avoid placing the signs in the "right of way," as opposed to private property (possibly minimally maintained) that happens to be near a street.

What are some creative acquisition strategies that I can use to keep the conversation going and stay minimal out of pocket? 

I may end up doing a little painting on the exterior, but any expense would be minimal.

All with minimal down payments and lower interest rates... 2- living frugally - keep your expenses low and you will have that much more to invest in real estate....

I have done some minimal research and will do some more with the many chime ins for that.  

So, I am seeking to join the experienced and successful while minimizing common newbie mistakes.

It is 2 stories and it is stucco throughout with minimal trim. 

Would like to minimize finance costs, not pull money out of existing investments or go into business with friends for this first flip.We are located in San AntonioAny advice is much appreciated.

In order to minimize that risk, I wanted to learn the business first so that I would know the red flags.