Would probably be to create a business plan to determine the direction you want your business to go.

Or maybe any seasoned investor may shed light on these "transactions".I am looking forward to any other's comments on this topic and let us learn from each other.

Do you have a direct mailing campaign going in these areas?

Give me a call and I will point you in the right direction.

I needed to replace a flapper and chain on one toilet, I rekeyed the locks, and I'll need one light bulb.  

It would certainly give me more cash flow margin, but I am paranoid about more assessments in the future and the market turning the other direction.

I definitely think it's worthwhile to contact them all directly.  

I can't speak on how demo is done in certain states but from what I could tell you being a license contractor here in NY and you being in NJ which should not be much difference is do the following steps.1- have them demo and take everything plumbing and electric.2- the only scrap metal you should keep is copper, but also negotiate with the demo grew to reduce some cost if they want the copper, all other scrap metals are not word it.3- has for the electric, just have them leave you 2 plugs because that's all you need until you update all your electrical. mostly all power tools are cordless so I doubt you will blow a fuse and you don't need any light because you work will be done during the day.ALSO NOTE: do not have anybody mess/touch/remove with any electrical panel or any electrical box, leave that for a license electrician to do because thats a big safety issue that could bring a lawsuit if a non-license electrician gets any injury for attempting to do so.

Can anyone point me in the right direction for this?

So if there are any lenders on here that have no problem and would love to help a newbie investor get started that would be awesome, if not I understand but if you could point me in the right direction that would be great!