That said, a lot depends on your area of investment and how long you plan to hold a given property, and what your investment goals are.Hope that helps, and good luck on your journey.

I think your best bet is to get an inspector out there before you buy.

And also If you could plan a trip to coordinate with some of the meetups that would be your best bet. 

I don't think $20k is that far off if you are hiring a General Contractor to manage the project.If you manage it yourself, I bet you could get it done for somewhere between $10 to 15k.  

As important as it might be to know what a GOOD deal looks like, I would bet dollars to doughnuts that it is just as important to know what a BAD deal looks like. 

As important as it might be to know what a GOOD deal looks like, I would bet dollars to doughnuts that it is just as important to know what a BAD deal looks like. 

Once booked, you can bet they'll be combing over the photos with a fine toothed comb and a gleam in their eye, and sharing the listing with friends and family (or fellow guests) as they envision their actual stay there. 

Thanks and I look forward to my journey.

I wish the best of luck to you on your real estate investing journey.

I bought my first property when I was 17, and although it was only $750 it really started me on my journey.