I am new to the real estate game and this community, and frankly, about 3 months late with this post.

Or are we simply too late in the game?

I'm completely new to the game, so while I have been to a few REIA meetings in the past month or so, I don't have any connections currently that are GC or otherwise that I could "tap" to try to help me estimate repairs. 

Cash>Check>ACH>Credit card.Credit card: Disputable up to 90 days by the click of a button with minimal verification relative to the other methodsACH: Disputable up to 60 days by informing the bank in writing (and with a higher level of verification by the bank)Check: Disputable up to 30 days after the customer’s bank statement is issued and requires the customer to prove fraud or identity theftCash: is king - however the chances of getting your tenants to send you cash every month is nilThe goal of any investment is to reduce risk (or be duly compensated for accepting additional risk).

Toilet should move to the shower outlet position, sink should shrink down to a 16-inch vanity, or even better, a wall-mounted faucet and a vessel sink on a pretty little custom vanity.The key here is to convince the buyer that "it's small but it's NICE."

However, let me ask you this...do your customers typically shop around for lenders? 

Again, I'm completely new to this game so any and all advice, commentary, criticism, etc. is greatly appreciated.

It was a great way to get started in the game. 

My name is Thomas and I’m looking into getting my first property to start off this investing game!

My husband and I have been custom homebuilders in the Wenatchee valley and surrounding areas for the past 15 years.