(i.e. minimal kitchen cabinets, no dishwasher, older doors are ok, painting vs replacing items, etc)

When I finally choose one it may not be for 2-3 months later since I need to find one where the numbers work.

Needs some work nothing too crazy paint,carpet some glass block windows for the basement.

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-bpThe 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.

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.

I like the flexibility to where a typical cycle top to bottom is about 10 years so my clients can pick and choose when they want to sell or refi versus a 5 year might not be the right time to refi or sell.I am also NOT a fan of the 5+5 five year loans from banks UNLESS they will give a ceiling for years 6 to 10.

., kitchen, bathrooms, paint, floors, etc...).

Choose a niche 3.)

The 2nd unit is now vacant, we already did a new bathroom, now I have to choose whether to do tile again or try a glue down vinyl flooring or try a floating vinyl flooring.

Since you are over retirement age, you can choose to take distributions of the income your investments produce and will pay taxes only on what you take out.