@Joe VentrescoIf she pays on time and doesn’t cause any headaches .. mind your own businessSorry to be blunt

I would suggest using "Angies List" if you do not have any good contractors in mind.

Notice I have never tried to correct you on our inherent problem. yup one of my homes that's was the case poorly built.. and in Texas were no licenses were or are required.. this happens.. and guess what those are usually the distressed homes.. this market for fix and flip in my mind is for the local pro's I got my butt kicked and will never go back.. and then when your fooling with these homes.. the tax's pile up on you.. and then of course when your just about done you get hammered by a hail storm and have to go through roof replacement..  

What options have come to our mind are:Facebook adsBandit Signs (tried it before not much success)Direct MailBesides these options what other ones can you think of and which option do you recommend primarily?

Unrelated but, I am never pruning for that neighbor again because she did not thank me when she next saw me...even though I explained it was not my responsibility but that I didn’t mind doing it.

Keep in mind, taxes increase with the new ownership and then they change (normally go up) annually.

Know what you expect your investments to deliver in terms of finances, while remaining mindful of the long-term and short-term advantages of real estate investing.While creating your investing strategy, think about the purchase price range, as well as the cash investment needed for each property.

Read David Lindahl books on multifamily millions and maybe you'll change your mind about using debt. 

I’m looking to connect with other investors, wholesalers, real estate agents, and like minded individuals.

I hate to see wholesalers, especially new ones, tying up people’s property that is close to foreclosure auction.....usually they just tie the property up, the owner thinks it is Really sold, then the wholesaler walks away st the last minute giving the owner no time to sell to a real buyer.....just keep this in mind, think about how you’d feel if someone did this to a family member.