I just found someone, who looks reliable and I’m happy with the estimate (half of what my realtor’s flooring guy quote was).

So glad you found Bigger Pockets early in your journey.A few tips that may be helpful to you here on the Bigger Pockets website as you build your portfolio:You can set up keyword alerts so anytime someone posts about any of the markets you're evaluating, you'll be notified.

I doubt many realize it was founded in Birmingham but are quietly opening an office in San Francisco that will eventually become their headquarters. 

I've found some 4 unit properties for under 200k, which is unheard of in Minneapolis.   

I found my two handymen and pretty much all my tradesmen using Angie's List/Yelp/Google Plus.

I send my condolences to this man and his family and other investors please be aware and cautious https://www.google.com/amp/s/abc7chicago.com/amp/2-charged-in-murder-of-rolling-meadows-man-after-body-found-in-englewood-sewer/4381891/

After cleaning I cast another vote for Zinnser BIN, it is expensive but it is the best primer for covering smells I have found.

. - I have taken 3 loans from my TSP (401K)- I cashed out my Roth IRA, twice- I bought three homes using low down payment mortgages and lived in them as my primary residence (FHA 3.5% and 2X Conventional 5%)- I used the BRRRR method and did a cash out refinance to buy another property- I saved every extra penny for years for down payments- I took out a HELOC I have experienced considerable appreciation in some of my earlier purchases and I am looking at doing a 1031 exchange.At the end of the day, I found out that I wasn't nearly as limited as I originally believed.

We are wholesalers who have found multiple deals in the area.

Though I did not use his services I saw his operation and work ethic and found him to be professional and innovative in his thinking and business approach.