The first piece of advice that I would offer up is to really get an understanding of what your exact goals are, and then be specific about defining your investing strategy. 

There'll also be people there looking for contractors, and almost anything else REI related.If you want to talk about your options, or run specific scenarios, feel free to PM or call me.

Is there a specific name for someone who knows how to adjust them?  

For instance, Benjamin Moore Affinity Collection has 140 colors specifically designed for their Aura Paints to help the DIYer pull off a more sophisticated and cohesive palette.

The real estate melt-down in 2008-2009 necessitated my unretirement...After looking for some other way to rebuild my retirement portfolio I have circled back to real estate as my vehicle of choice.

The real estate melt-down in 2008-2009 necessitated my unretirement...After looking for some other way to rebuild my retirement portfolio I have circled back to real estate as my vehicle of choice.

Typically no you would not be reimbursed for improvements but I don't  know the specifics of SC law.

Anything to keep track of everything for rentals; looking specifically at single family homes now.

Specifically, Water, heat, electric, garbage or any other bill of that nature? 

And that's just Fannie Mae.You're going to have to be more specific.