I got my license in September and I'm just now starting to pick up a bit of business.

I got my license in September and I'm just now starting to pick up a bit of business.

If it's a gut job, you'll know why it has been sitting and why you can pick it up cheap.  

My plan is to start out rehabbing and hopefully pick up a few cash flow properties along the way.

You'd also pick up the front-side commission of course.One of the things we talk about at our company is that our customers seem to value deals they find at a higher level than ones we find.  

Looking for contractors at Home Depot is a ridiculous notion, you might get the workers picking up materials or beer and cigarette guy.    

I'm sure you're very busy, but if you're in the DFW area I would really appreciate the opportunity to get coffee or a quick lunch sometime so I could pick your brain.

They have been picking up the trash and shoveling the snow at the property for the seller.   

Ryan, great decision to take the plunge, if me and my wife were children free, we would definitely go for a house hack today, it makes crazy awesome sense to do this.Here are a few pointers:1) Use an experienced 203k lender, not someone that has done (1) or (2) just google 203k lender for your immediate area, call (3) get best rate, listen to experience pick (1)2) Its all about value, in some cases you can go 110% of appraised value, giving you more money for your renovation if you need it, depends on your situation and market.

Ideally I'd find a local, or at least someone in my state, but if not I'd pick from one of the national call center lenders around the forums that are also helpful and know their stuff.