Antimicrobial really means nothing for you that's something for medical installs and basically can be duplicated with a good cleaner.

I guarantee it will be a lot easier to get a local doctor, dentist, businessman, family member, etc to borrower the funds or to do a joint venture with, to do a flip and it will make the deal more profitable.The question is more, have you done enough reading to know about Exit Strategies, Title, Escrow, Deeds, General Contracting, Taxes, Zoning, Locating a good deal, Selling the property afterwards and a whole slew of other things?

I am currently a medical device engineer and am trying to start a path into real estate investing.

It's not so much about paying a lot for doctored photos, some of the HDR pics that have been over processed almost look fake or like a cartoon pic.

In terms of quality and service, I recommend the Brick Doctor (They do stone too).

What we do look at and consider is bad credit related to 2 items - Medical and school loans.  

After college,  I got my start in the medical field as a CT technologist.

A guest breaks their leg and you have to pay their medical bills.

Our company, uses Glass Doctor for all of our property management glass repair.  

Bankruptcy due to medical issues is different from a bankruptcy caused by buying a dozen sports cars you can't afford.