Real estate investment is not a get rich quick game and it's not a race.

It's just a numbers game.  

The county told me that once I buy the property, I am fully responsible for everything, which could include code enforcement fines. 

They want you to have done skin in the game especially if you are new.

These gave me a good introduction and game plan for allowing me to either make my own statement of work or know what the heck a contractor is giving me when I look at their statement of work.To that end, I also ordered the 'National Repair & Remodeling Estimator 2016 (National Repair and Remodeling Estimator) (National Repair & Remodeling Estimator (W/CD))'. 

The lot is fairly small and the previous owner was in the real estate game for a while and this is some of the last stuff he is tired of dealing with.

But that is part of the investing game, and threads like this make the process stimulating and enjoyable!

Lol  I'm new to the REI game as well so I'm not really one to give any advice other than to tell you you're in good hands here on BP!  

It's a numbers game.  

Hi everyone, my name is Shayne and I am an aspiring real estate investor from upstate New York. Just signed up today and I look forward to meeting new people and learning more about real estate. Thank you!