But I am happy to connect outside of BP through social media, text, email, etc. 

It's way better to put in an outlet, typically split with half controlled by a switch for the garbage disposer.

We will hire an electrician for wiring the new fixtures and outlet installation (~$100/hr)The goal for our renovations is to increase the amount we can rent for (close to $1700/mo after rehab), to stand out as a cleaner and newer house than the renting competition, and to force appreciation in order to get a better heloc for future investment projects.

Any GFCI outlets (the ones with the reset button)?

Find and identify properties in your area and use local social media groups to help you do the same !

There are so many media lies where they just make things up and pretends it's real--this could be a complete fabrication.

If you are apart of facebook groups or other non-media based groups invite them along as well.

I don’t have a lot going on for me right now but that’s where the importance of knowledge and experience come into play.This is an outlet full of experts on the subject of real estate and other accompanying fields right here who are perfect to get some advice from.

This would be my first deal and I really can't afford to make mistakes.I've tried looking up his profile on social media and Google. 

You can also buy lists from companies like list source and there are some REI software companies that have a cash buyer search feature.Best way to find motivated sellers is to purchase lists and compile lists from city and county for 60-90-120 days late on mortgage, pre-foreclosure, delinquent taxes, water cutoff, code violation, probate, divorce, high equity, etc. and mail or cold call.Other methods are driving for dollars, door knocking, wholesalers, craigslist, Realtors, FSBO sites, expired listings, foreclosure sites, put out bandit signs, billboards, newspapers, other offline publications.You can use pay per click/adwords, facebook, Linkedin, Youtube, and other forms of online and social media.