Spend plenty of time asking questions and engaging in the forums.

Needless to say, I ran out of there so fast...but, at least I got a free sandwich, apple, chips, and drink...lol.Do not do it...do not pay for resources and education in this field; get your money back if you can...BP is the way to go as a guide.

Welcome aboard...plenty of great information at your finger tips.

You need plenty of time to fully evaluate the damages there and then seek bids/handymen to repair damages.

I like all of the above advice, particularly interning with a local investor, which will provide you with plenty of practical hand on experience.

I learned quickly that just because I did my job well, there were plenty of roadblocks that interfered with getting paid.

Ive read and watched "plenty" about this business hours upon hours... but would like some good ol fashion "chit chat" about your beginnings.

@Karen Margrave We do have plenty of discount building supply stores here (Seconds and Surplus is right by my house), and BuildDirect.com ships to a warehouse here, too, so I should be able to get pretty competitive pricing on materials.

You just have to buy the host a drink.

Build a lattice screen outside that clear the top of the unit, leave plenty of breathing space, a couple feet so you can get in there to clean it too.