@Cody NeumannVery smart.

So now you retain a REI Realtor to help locate and get under contract cash-flowing deals with good equitable gains outlook, and put that capital to smart use. 

Not at all as long as you buy smart. 

We already had several nice antique pieces though, which helped.....Its actually amazing how much high quality stuff you can find in second hand stores if you're smart..... and patient.

You'd be very smart to start assembling your 203k Team, which will consist of the REALTOR, lender, 203k Consultant, and contractor.REALTOR needs to not be afraid of the 203k and excited to use it.

and if he is having his GF live there dont you think he is being smart as now he will be able to pay on time? 

But with technology and sites like Zillow, we no longer use any agents.

You’re in a really great position with the 70k and your doing the smart thing to invest that money and for seeking advice here on the forums.

I am looking at the RemoteLock 6i WiFi Smart Locks by Lockstate.

The minutia stuff, like paper work and who pays sales commissions is different but the process (do comps, buy smart, update kitchen, baths, floors, paint, hire solid property manager, is the same.