Rentals with no money in your pocket generally are a disaster waiting to happen- if you have to evict the tenants, or if something needs repair you may be SOLYou could also try to get a master lease agreement or an option on the property (I am not familiar and have never executed either of those strategies but someone with more experience may be able to guide you on that front)You could also find a partner who believes in your ability to run the deal as well as the deal itself to help you come up with the money and qualify for the debt. 

Malcolm Gladwell says it takes 10,000 hours to master your craft.

We took all our valuables and put them in a safe then locked all our clothes, etc into our master closet.

. - Brick or concrete for backyard - fence - update electric, heating/air system - new plumbing - repair entire exterior, paint or new stucco, remove siding in rear, add railing in front - new kitchen/bath - refinish floors - carpet in bedrooms - paint throughout - some walls, floors and ceilings need repair - extend/add room behind kitchen to add first floor laundry - new roof, windows- Currently 4/1, would add at least 1/2 bath on 1st floor to make it a 4bdr 1 1/2 bath or full bath for master suite to make it 3bdr/2bath - No finished basement, but want it cleaned up and painted - recessed lights - The layout on the 1st level will remain the same, with the exception of the extension for the 1st floor laundry and possible 1/2 bath.

There are always master lease options, partnerships, seller financing etc.

Many investors have no clue inspectors aren't licensed in some cases and that you will not have full recourse against them.They are jack of all trades and master of none............ : )

.- Project management makes daily decisions based on agreed-upon master plan.  

Master suite with double sinks in master bathroom.

Look at a MLO or Master Lease Option.You need to guarantee something master lease for 3 - 5 years and no headaches for the seller.Your job is be a turn around specialist, get higher rents and more efficient operations.

Specialise and become a master of one style and take action!