For instance, I found a pretty distressed duplex in my market that is currently on sale for about $100K less than its ARV.

For instance, I am great at helping with small multifamily and SFRs for long or short term rentals. 

For the search and ability to get a yes, find a property that is out of the area for the agent for instance you have a 626 area code and the agent that has the listing has a 949 area code (just a quick example).

Hi Micheal,If it were mine.HUD gives a 15 year service life for cabinet tops.For instance if the age is 10 years, meaning 5 years (33.3%) of the service life leftI would charge for 33.3% of the cost of the replacement (parts and labor) that I had to write a check for.Owner labor is typically not billed, because you don't cut yourself a check for the labor.Make a point of telling new renters not to put hot pots or irons on the new surface (they probably didn't know any better).Here is a service life list for you.  

For instance, many markets have A/B class neighboorhoods in the price range of 300-400k, therefore, allowing you to utilize more leverage of OPM.

I wonder two things-as someone totally new to the concept of RE Investing will I be in over my head.

Is he the type that will hold any mistakes over your head indefinitely?  

And my biggest lesson learned is to hire a structural engineer for these instances. 

Hey, all- would love a recommendation for CPA knowledgeable about our specific needs.Hubby is an active-duty Marine (26 years... so far 🙃) and we are heading back stateside soon (AZ).

The second instance, we requested that they be signed in the P&S prior to closing because the tenants are not paying and will need to be evicted and we wanted to make sure they had no claims against the prior owner to make the eviction process less messy.