Real estate knowledge in General I have Learned that knowledge is power as long as you use it .please feel free to respond below and I am super excited to know anything you guys have to teach me about whole selling in the atlanta area I do have questions so for my first two:1. is it easier to do bandit signs in atlanta and have a 1 800 number to pull in your properties or should another course of action be taken to find properties with motivated sellers?

It needs all new mechanicals (HVAC, plumbing, electrical). 

It would be in your best interest to choose a company that wants to work in those areas, has the experience and man power to do so. 

Starting young is the most powerful tool in investing. good for you to begin this early in your life. 

Repair any structural and all electrical and mechanical.

The electrical system had to be upgraded.  

This will also be, I suspect, more powerful the earlier and younger in your REI career you are.So, the problem: 30 years is a long freaking time!

I should have clarified that my intention is to use the renovation budget for major fixes (structural, roofs, exterior projects, plumbing/electric) and then I was planning on doing the smaller projects that I can handle (flooring, painting, kitchen update, tiling/backsplashes, etc.) over time.  

J Scott pull permits for cleaning gutters and power washing???

there seems to be some issues with plumbing electrical and roof but everything is minor.