@Andy WhitcombI would say out of the 75 stages we have done in the last 2 years, probably 10 buyers have wanted to purchase some pieces of furniture.

 $95k a piece, all next door to one another.  2 are identical houses, each side having 2 bedrooms.  

I just need some help understanding how it all gets pieced together in a legitimate deal. 

Never give them part of the after sale profits,ever.Have a plan,hire the right contractors,and push them to complete it without excuses.Purchase all the materials yourself and make sure it all arrives to the job site and doesn't end up in their cousins garage to be used for their personal use.Rule of acquisition #74, "Knowledge equals profit".Before you sign a piece of paper or plunk down one dollar know,don't think,know exactly what the property will need to be fixed,listed,and be sold quickly to prevent this year long sale from ever happening again.Get advice from local experts on everything from the neighborhoods to invest in,where to buy the best materials for the best price,and who the best contractors are to hire.Good luck in the future.

I feel like someone at your front step would be way more noticeable than any piece of mail...Thanks in advance!

I offered them a piece if they help me.  

One last piece of advice I would give you is get a good camera system.

., some big piece of equipment) have to be depreciated over multiple years.  

I would say the hottest areas to flip right now are closer to the center of the city.

If you plan to purchase a single piece replacement tub/shower make sure you can get it into the bathroom.