Partner with a rehab guy, let them get their money back first, then split the sale.Might hit up the non-profit housing entities if you have any in that area, Habitat For Humanity can do rehabs, it's not always a new home and others do the same for low income housing.

Hello,In north Minneapolis, where there are blocks and blocks of foreclosures, there have recently been a few non-profits that have formed, and also Habitat for Humanity is involved - they obtain funding through grants and relationships with banks, in order to buy up foreclosed (mostly REO's ) houses and apartments, so they can then sell to new families (which may also be some of the same old familes who were foreclosed on).

For demo, if you have a reasonable about of stuff, check with some of the local charities like habitat.

Doing all oil-rubbed bronze hardware/lighting/fixtures, so I've got them coming in from various suppliers (Home Depot/amazon/surplus stores).I scored a major steal from the Habitat Restore on a prehung exterior door for 75 bucks and two 24" interior doors for 26 bucks (total).

Volunteer (if possible) for you local Habitat for Humanity or other volunteer programs where you can spend time with tradesmen.

Their mother is still alive and all four of them made the decision to give the property to us after Habitat for Humanity could not accept the property as a donation. 

Another great spot to shop is Habitat for Humanity ReStores.

I believe Habitat for Humanity has done a fair amount of work there. 

This is pretty much the standard operating procedure for non-profit housing entities, like Habitat For Humanity, they often employ a trial period before settlement and financing.

You can make it nice without spending a lot of money..I buy a lot of materials from wholesale places(Southeastern Salvage, Habitat Store, etc) find those places in your area..Home Depot & Lowe's offers discount items as well..Tile---kitchen, bathCounter top--depends on rent range..Laminate/hardwood---other rooms, totally depends on the rent rangeMicrowave/Dishwasher---black, but SS might be purchased on salePaint---cheapest upgrade but adds a lot of valueI buy my own materials which allows flexibility for each property and rent range..