But I've only been looking for about 2 days for a meetup on a date and time I'm not already set with a prior engagement.

As for the other bedroom, bath, and hallway we installed vinyl plank flooring.  

As you are a real estate agent, it might be best to speak to developers that you come in contact with and engaged them on the topic of investing.  

Regular luncheons with agents can be quite insightful as they're engaging with the market throughout the day.

Teri, the fact that you are engaging in a flip in itself does not present a risk.

Maybe you can consider partnering with the folks that have these skills and are trustworthy before you engage. 

I don't have the capital nor inclination to invest locally so I am currently researching the markets I want to engage (Ohio, Memphis, Indiana, Texas, Birmingham are all on the table).

I was involved in a foreclosure, so I shared my story, and engaged people with real life examples and quickly found out that I could avoid certain pitfalls by scouring the forums on subjects I was interested in.  

We put vinyl planks (looks like wood) in our second story 2/2 condo.  

Add simple white subway tile backsplash in kitchen areaDepending on feedback from tenants, I'm considering investing the the Allure vinyl planks throughout the entire unit for a more cohesive look.