The investment into education and knowledge in general is priceless and generally less expensive then your first potential mistake without having it to begin with.Second step in the knowledge process is, after the foundation knowledge is set and you understand the acronyms in the industry, street talk, construction lingo, valuations, exit strategies...then you can add to your tool-belt some items that may facilitate a further analysis like spreadsheets, apps, etc.Real Estate Investing is a TEAM Sport, and to try to understand everything on your own to the point that you feel comfortable to then act is an unreasonable expectation.Surround yourself with a strong Team, an experienced Mentor local to you, have that foundation education completed, put that tool-belt together and then act on a sound opportunity.NOTE: Wholesaling gives you an opportunity to practice what you learn, gives you an opportunity to vet your Team and affords you the opportunity to valuate the property without risk to start with.

Also, craigslist is great for large items like doors, cabinets, countertops, vanities, etc… and even tools!  

Smoking legal items and then non-legal are 2 separate issues.

Items picked up after 5pm need to be stored for 30 days.Usually there is nothing other than trash left on the curb by the time 5pm hits.

@Ben Leybovich I don't invest in multi units, so some of the above items may not apply to what I do.

They have every item in Lowe's Home Improvement inventory in a database necessary for rehabbing efficiently, along with the national labor rates, at the push of a button. 

If you want them to send you business and think of you in the future, a fun item is a one year card in the mail thanking them for there business. 

Am putting together an itemized list of damage expenses to be included with the lease.

From experience I think an good inspector can find things that your contractors won't and then It will give you a list of items to fix in the properties that might be hidden. 

Ryan Dossey Good Morning Ryan,  Here’s a couple of items that you'll need in order to do conventional or Gov financing.- 1040's for the past 2 years - W2's for the past 3 years if you haven't done your 2014 taxes.