As of now no..I debated doing lending club but rather just save a few more pennies of my own money to put in.

@Jean Bolger My timeline is... visit CO at the end of this month to get a feel for the various areas (I've been here before so it isn't all new) and buy a property as soon as the right one comes along.

I am looking for someone in the DMV area  who I can coat- tail  or even find deals for to improve my current knowledge!

I was renovating a bathroom,  discovered a live electrical wire wrapped around the copper water pipe that leads to the shower head.

(I knew going in one friend was not going to contribute anything but capital then ride our coat tails for the investment payoff, however went ahead and did the deal knowing I wouldnt have it without including him {he was the connection to the person we redeemed the property from} - we are still friends - I've just laid down the law if he invests with me again - he's putting in majority of the capital and we will talk about equity splits - he wants to invest with me again and agrees to changing the setup)Bought the house for $60k - invested appx $40k including holding costs - taxes, ins, utilities permits etc, (purchased August 2014 - finished rehab beg March 2015 - tenants moved in May 1 2015 - rented for $1495/mo.  

Penny wise" is usually "pound foolish".David J Dachtera"Success is not a destination.

Here are the relevant details:Exterior: $4k (brick exterior, but the back side is all wood siding, and the front is probably 50% wood siding; also includes replacement of about 6 boards and a few 4x8 sheets of siding; includes 2 colors)Interior: $6.5k (includes all walls (1 coat; 1 color), all trim, and all cabinets in the kitchen; does not include bathroom cabinets)Is this in line with what you are currently paying for painting in the Dallas / Ft.

My wife on the other hand, is the type that if she could invest a penny and get a dollar, she would just save the penny.

Depending on the stain/coatings, you may have to sand/scuff, degloss, etc. before painting to ensure good adhesion.  

Ie, now many pennies on the dollar did you pay.4) How does someone go about finding notes in the first place?