If you have experience in wholesaling or real estate investing, your insights would be invaluable in helping me navigate these initial steps.

We initially budgeted $45K for repairs but went over budget and time.

Hey @Dan Gongora - I have a list of lenders that another BP member shared with me a while back...the lenders are exclusive to Chicago or Illinois, but I assume that wouldn't matter to you.How much equity do you have in the property and what is your game plan with the money?

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I know that there are really good deals listing on the market every single day, but f there are so many great deals, why aren't they all getting bought up instantly when they go on the market by avid real estate investors?

There are a lot of options, but try to make a list of three things you think the town needs that it doesn't have right near there and that may point you in the right direction by talking to someone at the town office.

And before quip "well no, but where have you been around the world" I warn, that would be a long, long list.  

I am looking to start off house hacking but with so many listings I would like to know if there are some strategies for organizing home information (real estate software, excel set up, hand written, etc).

For the most accurate and detailed information, it's recommended to refer to local real estate listings and market reports or consult with real estate professionals who are active in these areas.