I would suggest considering teaming up with an experienced investor for your first project to walk you through the process.

You tilled and wheel barrowed all that dirt in 5 hours ............at your age . ( I am 53)I start chuckling and said there were no "guys" just me and walked him around back and he saw the tractor ,  Hell no , I like big toys .Then he tells me he was getting prices from landscapers in the $ 3000 dollar range and they told him it was a 3 or 4 day job.

They may walk common hallways and check out the basement but I have never had an insurance inspector look in the attic.

By this time, buyer's walked.

1) laminate floors that sound like you are walking with tap dance shoes on2) vessel sinks3) anything that is painted "faux" style4) open floor plans (although I think this is still 2-3 decades away from becoming an undesirable floor plan) I have wondered for years what will replace SS appliances.

In return I would just ask that you guide and direct me in the process of my first direct mail campaign and walk me through my first deal.

@Troy Fisher I am going to be honest and say I do not visit the properties like I should and when I do I only walk around the exterior of the 5 and 8 unit apartment building and I do not talk to my tenants or see the inside of the individual units.

I am more of walker than a talker, but I also don't want to walk into something I can't get out of. 

Past that you are at the mercy of the seller taking your E/M and walking...most wont because its a PIA to remarket and sell, the agent will be pushing to get it closed for the commission, but if you have a real deal and someone comes along with cash you could end up getting shafted.If your seller will play ball you can do things like L/O it for 30 days or something to get utitlities switched and tenants in. 

I am in a position in life where it will not take much for me to walk away from my current job and pursue this business full time.