Personally I run away from pre-packaged products and turn-key investments.

product that is easy to apply and looks great.

just make sure you tell your banker everything so he can properly guide you.most deals I'm seeing done with financing are short-sales (as of 1 year)... this really depends on your area though.

Without proper reserves to handle a big-ticket item, an investor is asking for Murphy's Law to kick in.

Does anyone know of a product like this?

I see great potential in rehabbing as well as buying and holding in my area but i do not want to rush into anything without properly acquiring proper knowledge.

There are various ways to reimburse someone for helping you out, but you've gotta make sure you're not treading into territory where you're acting as licensed brokers or salespeople, whose actions are governed by state and federal laws - hence, the reason you can't act like one without being properly licensed.

Look to find ways to add the most value, and be a problem solve for people on both sides of the equation.On marketing, Craigslist is good, but not really very productive.

I use a product at home depot called deck restorer for concrete.

Doing it yourself properly is a huge hassle and you could easily miss something.I've learned to use professionals and spend my time finding buyers/sellers/investors/properties.