.: @Don Konipol Hi Don, At the point where I am in my business, I am thinking (a lot) about improving and growing my business and profits.

I also wonder how this is going to work.. you cant tax a parcel that has lost a 5 mil dollar improvement ??? 

A HELOC is a great way for you to self-fund the improvements.

You could start by checking out Upwork or Fiverr—those platforms are great for beginners because you can create a profile and bid on jobs.

Make sure the previous property management company did their job and communicated a change in management prior to you taking over--along with your contact information.If they have no done this, they should so the tenant doesn't feel like a scam may be going on.Just make sure they're away of where rent payments need to go and who they can contact in the future. 

I am looking to join a mentorship program to help lower my learning curve and until I find it, I am educating myself with books, as well as YouTube University and great advice from the BiggerPockets community.I do work full-time in a career that I love and is very rewarding, but I also know I won't attain my goals with my current job.

But for cashflow this is terrible.Comparatively speaking, I do see properties that need capital improvements.

I am also a licensed EMT, and would love to provide housing for travel nurses, contractors, etc. in that realm since I can relate to them in previous jobs that I've had.I'm looking to invest in these states preferably: Georgia (1st choice - preferably near or south of ATL or in/near Savannah), Alabama, South or North Carolina, and Florida.

I would want to make improvements to all units and increase the rent to market value when the renovations are completed.

But as said above it is not an easy job and the salaries are not great working for someone else.