You have a few options to fill the gaps in that knowledge.1. team up with a great contractor, who you can trust to not only do great work at a good price, but to teach you as they go.2. attain this knowledge yourself, reading, getting multiple bids and comparing (always a good idea, even for #1 above) - @J Scott's book on Estimating rehabs is incredible, and goes in detail on basement to roof and everything inbetween!

Incredibly knowledgeable about the area, and has given tons of great insight.

Keep talking to those that call or email, be clear with your criteria (income requirements, credit score etc, move-in costs) and mention the pluses of your listing.

In the City, we have a massive housing shortage and incredible demand. 

The Market is incredibly high for a buyer at the moment.

High Point is an incredible market for investment opportunities.

Just calling the landlord isn't going to tell you the whole story, just like just looking at their credit score isn't going to tell you the whole story.

Credit score is excellent. 250k in my account through CDs, savings, stocks, IRAs etc.

i have 180k in CASH and 0 DEBT with a perfect credit score. my 2018 income was at 44-46k my 2019 income will be anywhere from 80-120k will be sorted out when i file taxes.since i live for free iam,,, thinking to buy my first property and put it out for rent, looking at a property that i can buy and rent for the next two years.. something i possibly could end up living in when i get married later on. looking to buy in fontana, CA houses are nice there and not so expensive it seems like a nice area that i would not regret living in later on after i decide to no longer rent the place, i can easily put the 20% down payment and if the plan works out and the house gets rented i can have the property pay for itself and build equity. while i may go back to school.please give me as much advice as possible, my only fear is that i may not be able to rent the place out and end up having to pay the 2.5 monthly payments.thanks in advance.

However I do have a 740 fico score.