For much of this year, I've had my eye on picking up a property or two from an elderly woman who has several properties that have sat vacant for years. 

TWO  is the lender local can you eye ball them and do they have a brick and motor office.THREE did they approve you over the phone or internet and just need you to send in 200 to 500 dollars for due diligence fee.. and once they have that they will move to closing.If the answer is its your first flip,,,,, and lender is not local just hit you on the internet or on BP somewhere,And they want ANY kind of up front fee... other than paying for a third party appraisal and a modest credit check fee.. ( just like qualifiy for a rental).. then chances are they are not going to close and you will lose whatever money you give them.

I do plan on keeping my current job while I get started.I'm currently reading the Bigger Pockets tax strategy book and it is very eye-opening and informative but I do have a question about how income from rent is taxed.

I totally took my eye off this project and it is costing, can anyone lend any advice?

Bills, work, and expenses are just a part of life so keep your eye on the finish line to get you through the hurdles.  

To my eyes, the only other thing this place needs is a coat of paint.

The exposure to potential customers, and the ability to use the photographs on our website and other marketing, would be the added bonus.I'll consider your idea, however, as we do have some really eye-catching barstools and counter stools.

I'll keep my eyes open and keep looking for deals inside Miami-Dade as well. 

I'm excited to hit this deal hard but I've already got my eyes on the next.

In our eyes, this was a great deal.