Make sure to complete your profile so you have more credibility to other people who come across you on the site - it may lead to a potential partnership.

I am looking forward to this journey (and hope to get a picture on my profile soon!)

I could be wrong, but based on your profile picture, you could look into utilizing a VA loan to get into your first investment property!

It would be similar in risk profile to any private lender today who bears tremendous risks but asks for a firm 6-8% of the deal back (conservatively). 

At least it could narrow your risk profile here as wellYou could also try to negotiate with the seller to get reimbursed for these out of pocket costs.Agree with everyone else here -- double check your comps, ARV and rehab numbers before you go forward.  

Your gonna need a D&B profile.  

Hi,My gravatar was rejected by biggerpockets moderator, so I am trying to upload my profile picture, and having no luck.

As you may be able to tell by the contents of my very incomplete profile, I am a whole saler looking for contacts, and even potential partners, in southern Colorado.      

Welcome to BP @Kevin FontleroyTake a minute to add a picture to your profile, you'll be surprised how much that impacts people's willingness to interact.As far as wholesale advice, do you already know how to estimate rehab costs?

Looking to build a profile and contacts here.