Is it worth spending the extra cash on a more expensive window?

So I previously wrote this forum post about IF 2.0; https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/80/topics/679...Since that time I have made several updates on that post but I wanted to get another post out with a more accurate title.

All of those areas are good solid rental areas and Blue Springs is a more affluent, owner occupied areas.

Exp is an amazing concept however, i would recommend a more traditional Brokerage which offers closer oversight and mentoring of new Agents.  

So as a not experienced fixer upper at this point, i was hoping for some advice on the coordination of this - how can i estimate the costs in order to put in a bid, to get a more thorough inspection, etc. 

But your best bet is to have your cpa write up the taxes and before he/she submits electronically have your loan officer or broker verify that the income is acceptable.You'll need to have reserves in the amount 4% of all loan amounts of investment and 2 months of payments on your primary.So if you have 400k in investment property mortgage you'll need 16k in assets plus 2 of your primary mortgage payments saved up.I hope this helps and if you need a more detailed answer feel free to reach out to me.

And then do a more thorough inspection on my own.What if he tries to get me to fill out the move-out side of the checklist? 

@Steven Virgil have you considered buying a more expensive and more desirable property at $75k minimum to avoid this financing challenge?

I will definitely get a more accurate ARV with a realtor if it looks like I will be assigned the contract.

Can anyone recommend a book thats helped them have a more positive outlook, changed their mindset, or helped them be more positive in their day-to-day.