Well, I'm ready to jump in...

Wouldn’t it be better to buy fully rehabbed move in ready houses so that all of the rehab is paid for with OPM?

Shop around for utilities if you are paying for it.Shop around for dumpsters line up the contractors to do all maintenance requests or upgrades you need to do.get ready to Install motion lights outside prepare ownership change letters to tenantscopies of keys copies of all leases (should have got in DD)Ask the lender and title company to provide you with the final Settlement statement so you see which other costs to expect. 

Hello BP, I'm looking for a real state agent in Fairbanks Alaska, I've been reading and listening to the podcast and getting ready to leap into real state investment.

Real estate is tough, expensive, time consuming, and if you aren't driven, you'll just be another person who  tries it and fails.      

Because I know our nervous system is in direct correlation with our gut health, I will make sure to continue eating healthy and exercising daily so I may always feel energized and ready to take on whatever challenges I need to face.2.

These folks are often ready to downsize or transition to assistance. 

Then got a construction loan when I settled on a house plan and was ready to go. 

I have access to some capital and even some private money beyond that, so I am ready to go.

Regardless you should get the place ready to rent and advertise immediately.