Focus on getting the property cleaned up and rented before worrying about the any deficiencies You will have to pursue him at some in small claims(Or what it is called in Mn).

What you want to focus on, and be great at, is knowing the after repair value, and being able to accurately estimating renovation costs.

I have no past real estate experience outside of paying rent BUT I'm currently looking to get my start in investing through wholesaling and scaling my business up to a focus on renting/flipping muti-family units and some single family flips and wholesales.

It’s important to learn how to filter out the noise and focus on what will truly help you be successful.

@Caleb Heimsoth and @Jim K. can attest to the power of my abilities. 

I would just add that you should focus on one and focus on it well.

@Kevin Leppink You could work with a list broker to get a list that might be cleaner - and definitely more focused. 

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

The house will also need some modernization throughout with focus on the kitchen and bathrooms.

Also was hoping to get some recommendations for investment-focused real estate agents that cover Morris County and Essex County.