The floors are OK, but obviously just cheap laminate, basic white tile, and carpet.

I like your plan to get another one.Here are 5 funding options that might help you out:0% Down:NACA (https://www.naca.com)VA Loan (http://benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS/index.asp)Rural Development Loans (Renovations MAY be included)(http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/HSF-About_Guaranteed_Loans.html)3.5% DownFHA (http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD/topics/buying_a_home)3.5% AND RenovationsFHA 203k loan (http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD/program_offices/housing/sfh/203k)5% DownHomepath Owner OccupiedNot as cheap, but come with renovation options attached to the loan:10% DownHomepath Investment (SFH only)20% DownHomepath Investment (Duplex only)25% DownHomepath Investment (3-4 Unit Buildings)

I am not required to buy CRAP & sometimes we wholesale those & split the wholesale fee.I am a full time Real Estate Investor and I have Always TOLD people to go to Bigger Pockets FIRST and get everything that they can FOR FREE.... as well as to join ALL of their local REIA Groups & Meetup Groups that they can for FREE or very cheap...and I have told them to always be careful if someone wants to charge you a LOT of money?

i have a 10% off for lows and home depot already for my military discount and i get an additional 5% off at home depot for having a contractor account with them.i also already have connections with just about everyone in the business as far as contractors go, i even have some really awesome contractors have that agree to hourly rates along with others that are by the job.I am mainly asking to see what tricks people use besides the normal ones to ensure I'm not missing out on anything and to make sure i am not stuck in a one lane mind set. its always good to ask others what they do and ensure times are not changing around me.i honestly order a lot of my items online and have them shipped to the house and store them in the garage to have my contractors install them when they get there. i do spend a lot of time at the house waiting for delivery but i use that time to ensure all the work is being done to standard.one thing i have been thinking about lately is hiring some guys from a "ready work" company to do all of my clean ups. but i have yet to do this one and am not sure i fully trust random guys who will accept 10$ a hour to do what ever jobs they can pick up that day...i also have access to realtor direct flooring companies, and a discount painting company due to my va hook up. ill tell you what i have the hardest time finding deals on is cabinets and countertops

I've seen office condos for sale dirt cheap.  

I would like to find a single family property that I can get for fairly cheap and I don't mind doing a lot of the rehab work my self.  

Make your offers accordingly.Here are several good ways to get into your first place with a minimum amount down:0% Down:NACA (https://www.naca.com)VA Loan (http://benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS/index.asp)Rural Development Loans (Renovations MAY be included)(http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/HSF-About_Guaranteed_Loans.html)3.5% DownFHA (http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD/topics/buying_a_home)3.5% AND RenovationsFHA 203k loan (http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD/program_offices/housing/sfh/203k)5% DownHomepath Owner OccupiedNot as cheap, but come with renovation options attached to the loan:10% DownHomepath Investment (SFH only)20% DownHomepath Investment (Duplex only)25% DownHomepath Investment (3-4 Unit Buildings)Auxiliary:http://203kcontractors.com/

In this state, it's pretty cheap ($160-ish) to open an LLC & you can do it in about 8 minutes online.

I buy distressed properties in distressed condition as is for cheap.

@Rolanda Eldridge  I figured that if I could pick this property up cheap and be all-in for under $30K and rent it out for at least $475/month, that I'm still doing okay at almost a 1.6% (vs. the 2% rule).