I spent hours last night pouring over this forum and hadn’t  found anything that quite addressed my unique and frustrating situation. 

I analyze deals, read books, learn from the forums, network, visit properties on a weekly if not daily basis.I will do as suggested and ask him to show me where the real estate professional designation is necessary. 

Assuming you don’t have it under contract yet, and aren’t comfortable sharing the address on the open forum, PM me and I will give you a background of the property and the issues you may have in doing what you’re invisioning.

My name is Tyler and I've been browsing the BiggerPockets forums and listening to the podcasts for some time now and finally ready to start investing!

Most on this forum are going to say rah-rah go for it.

This is my first post in the forum as I recently became a BP member :)My husband and I just got a Duplex under contract that requires significant repairs (no structural/foundation work) as it is quite old and has extensive wear and tear. 

I am so glad I found this Forum!

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

Post some here, in the marketplace forum.

Here are some first stepsCheck out the local forum for Kansas City and see who's postingSetup notifications for Overland Park, Olathe, Merriam, Kansas CityStart contacting other local investors to meet and discuss the marketGood luck!