I have been consuming as much information in the past two weeks as possible on this site (and others).

Hello all!
My name is Nathaniel Mckimson and I’ve been listening, reading and watching everything that I can get my hands on about Realestate for almost a year! I’m looking to do a house hack in the fall and getting ...

That should also tell you that something is getting ready to change. 

We are getting close to having it ready to rent. 

The best option may be to volunteer or intern possibly unpaid to learn the skills you need that way once 1 year rolls around you will be ready to go.

A little bit about me— I’m a 30 year old pharmaceutical sales specialist, ready to dive head first into the world of REI.

Knock on wood I haven't heard anymore (I feel bad for my mason, I know he did the work right) but my attorney is aware and ready if anything ever comes of it.I agree, some people need to accept being adults and dealing with house repairs, when owning a home.

Hey Arturo,Some usual pros; Can be below market value, Can be move in ready, Some usual cons; May need tons of rehab work, Might be bid up to above market value, Might be a common foreclosure area.These are a few.

So, I urge you to be ready to be flexible and pivot: meaning if you find a good deal and you cash flow $200/door, don't be discouraged or assume its a terrible deal. 

I am reaching out to see if there is anyone that is currently self managing if they would be willing to meet for lunch on a weekend or coffee in the evening etc. to kind of run me through the process of how to get a property ready to rent.