Here are some tips to help you start on the right path:Education Is KeyInvest in yourself first by reading or listening to books and podcasts about real estate investing.

Wouldn't it be cheaper to order everything online and have it shipped to house?

U need to flip the return  75% to the money and 25% to you if have any hope of finding someone to do this that is not friends and family.. 10 to 15% is way to little for the risk of being a gap funder.. if the project does not work gap funder is the one who loses money..

I live in San Diego and am trying to purchase my first investment property I have about 150K to put down but am struggling to find deals that meet my price point. 

Quote from @Michael James Hamlin: We just moved to Baldwin county and we are looking to network/partner up with other professionals in new construction, fix and flip or commercial.

That being said, I don't have the information I would need to say for certain, but that sounds as if that's a high price for the asset you're considering to buy.

I wanted to take a moment to thank those of you who have already reached out or engaged with me since I joined this group.

Hi Bryan, you came to the right place!

There is a lot of stuff to cover, so try to make as much time for it as you can while working your W2. 

I have been targeting attorneys to no avail.