I have a Section 8 tenant who was on a month to month lease and gave 30 days notice to be out by 02/28/17.

You've got a new construction home around the corner listed at 110k that isn't selling.

In the newbie section alone, I've spotted at least 3 people from Minnesota so I have high hopes that Bigger Pockets will be a useful tool in taking me from interested to flipping my first house or getting my first duplex later this year!

I think I may be somewhat anxious to do my first deal.. and being a realtor I KNOW that this area will experience a revitalization within the coming years and i wanted to get in early... fix it, hold it, get section 8 tenants to maintain the expenses and once it has turned around I would "hopefully" benefit from getting in early.

A great resource is the webinars section of the website. https://www.biggerpockets.com/proreplay

And what if a section of flooring, or a countertop, or some other item in the house just needs a good clean instead of needing to be replaced?

This section of NC statutes, 87-13.

People will be selling them on the corner with no shortages of buyers.

A great resource is the webinars section of the website. https://www.biggerpockets.com/proreplay

If it is not required for section 1 clearance, you can haggle for a break.