It took me another 12 or so years before I bought my first piece of investment real estate.  

It sounds like you intend to keep some of the original pieces of the home, perhaps you are just going over the older walls with new drywall?

Final piece of advise, leverage any small tight nit community you happen to be a member of.

Every single piece of content you see, hear, read from them is part of a long con/sales funnel. 

You might even be able to get this as a pre-cast piece of concrete.If it doesn't have a back porch light (under the awning), you might add one. 

@Jon S.Hehe, best of luck with weeklies.The single piece of advice I'll give you, don't let the money get to the tenants before it gets to you.  

But I do understand that if you take it in pieces, it is cheaper for you.

We agreed that I would write on a piece of paper that rent was paid in full and on time and I signed it.

That includes credit offers, 0 percent interest for 18 months, 5 percent off over 299 just ask before paying2. always use 10% coupons, all 3 stores will match, you can buy these off ebay for around 1.00 a piece just enter lowes discount coupon. 3. home depot has a paint contractor club.

Investing in a good home warranty on the property is well worth the piece of mind.