Make sure you review each line item as change orders can get expensive.

If you have done a good job saving so far, keep saving, keep stockpiling, keep learning.

I recommend sitting down for an hour and learning how to develop a simple model in Excel yourself.When looking at properties you will often time have edge-cases where there are unusual sources of income and expense that might not fit in a calculator like this.

Learning and making connections along the way... thanks for your response and any help or expertise you have to share... 

I am trying to learn as much as possible now with a plan to buy an investment property sometime in the next 12 months. 

First, I need to learn how to protect myself and my current tenant against some of the issues I've seen online where renters will stay past the date they're supposed to leave.

Looking to learn more about real estate.

Also, be up-front with your realtor because they will drop you like a hot potato once they learn you can't close deals.

Wayfair pro line has excellent light fixtures and other items, that would look great in a STR rehab and help keep costs down as well. 

Hey everyone,I've been learning about attaining the real estate professional status (REPS).From what I understand, if I own the property, and if I self manage it, then I should just about automatically qualify for REPS.