The problem is that it is Aurora, CO- one block outside of Denver and all licensed contractors are booked out for months and charging what I consider outrageous prices per books/online estimates I've came across. 

Sometimes you can get info online and sometimes you have to order and pay for lien search depending on municipality or county.

After my open house today I am going to introduce myself to the surrounding ramshackled half a million dollar hovels in the shadow of the freeway and say that I am part of an online network that helps sellers of properties find investors looking to buy.  

It has everything you need from free online videos and educational courses to having the ability to post blogs and connect with other investors, the possibilities are endless!

I get a great review response.

You can get them anywhere, including online.

Here's the situation:Perousing the internet and MLS I found a very distressed property that had only been online for about 6 hrs and I put in an offer; The issue is, I don't know what the heck I'm doing.

Or start looking at other strategies and creative financing methods.Maybe you should stick to getting the first one using the House Hack, develop some experience, and review/revise your goals 6 to 12 months after that.

Basically, I had no choice but to get the loan from finance guy(who by the way can pre-approve me in 30 minutes if I finish on-line application process) that I never met due to last minute request from the seller.  

Also is there anyone who uses bill paying software to allow their tenants to pay the rent online?