There is a proven all cash buyer right there, simply contact them and form a relationship with them.Learning how to estimate rehab costs is not easy but it is also not rocket science, it just takes practice.

As of now, our magic number is $280 for acceptable cash flow and to keep us on track with our long term goals.

To add to @Greg Dickerson 's point, most banks (if you don't have a track history with them) require 2 years minimum to refinance.

I'm getting off track as usual - sorry.Back to the stairs, you are saying they are not level in the middle or something?

@Anthony SinigaglioLLC or not I rely on my time tested and proven Rolodex of subcontractors for all my maintenance needs.

Does he have the track record and relationships to evidence his success? 

@Denise Peterson I'd be extremely careful and look for a proven area. 

@Kevin Romero - Here is my "starting up" collection:Read ideal-vs-desperate-investor (http://greeneincome.com/index.php/2018/10/29/ideal-vs-desperate-investor/)Read Dave Ramsey book "The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness." and complete the baby steps there.Read Scott Trench’s book “Set for Life.”Finish the school and get your degree - you'll need it later, especially if it's business management.Get a job first where you have W2 income.

AZ and FL are great markets so you're on the right track, but they are also very competitive so you'll need to figure out how to find good deals.

It’s so hard to back track and reduce your expenses later on.