EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I would avoid furnishing.  

If more important items such as plumbing, electric or mechanicals are not working we will also address that for them but typically we avoid those kinds of properties if its to extensive.For those who are familiar with wholesaling you fully understand that to wholesale none of what we just mentioned above is necessary or obligated to be done in order to wholesale.

Your best bet is to keep liquid cash and avoid PMI.

A friend of mine invested in one last year—apartments upstairs, a small coffee shop downstairs - and the combination of income streams made it a steady performer.Scaling with a 1031 Exchange:While not applicable unless you sell a property, planning for a 1031 exchange could help you scale quickly while avoiding capital gains taxes.

They strategically avoid speaking to customers and offer support via online chat to a non US based helpdesk.

.- Avoid being the mediator, judge, and jury

Another thought if you have already been in the house for a year is to continue to work on it, add more value and then sell it after two years so you can avoid the capital gains.

He will however be the first to counsel others to avoid anyone found to be unscrupulous after ALL of the facts come out and that usually takes time. 

Having a healthy fear going into any deal can keep your sense sharp to avoid potential pitfalls.