Hi Riyanka, I am don't have any contractors that I could recommend, however I would be able to assist with getting you set up with a lender who can provide the purchase and rehab as well as the cash-out when rehab has been completed.

Well besides the CAR lease what do you recommend then? 

Thank you Ray - that's well thought out advice. 

Orange Park has had next to no new supply since the 80s/90s because of barriers to entry in the physical barriers around the submarket as well as the low allowable density for new construction.

I have heard this as well.  

If your goal is to get in the game, have a profitable investment, and build a team to set you up for future growth- the Allentown market will treat you well, even in its current state.

DFW area  Well done. 1st one is always the hardest.

To list on the MLS, you will need a POA signed by the seller, which states that you can sign on behalf of the owner for listing documents and offers, as well as a signed purchase and sale agreement with an assignability and marketing clause."

Going well so far. 

There's a whole new set of issues when renting out to college students, but if you can do it correctly, I think you could be very successful renting out per room in those scenarios as well.