@Frederick Laura shop around...and while doing that build up your reserves.

I like shops and bars and restaurants near where I live, and I need more grit than what some of the "hot" spot offers.

I'd use a strong shop-vac to get a somewhat clean surface prior to filling in the gaps (after chipping away the imperfections).A laminate floor is pretty "forgiving" meaning it will take up some imperfections better than tile, wood or sheet vinyl.Preparing the surface is nothing difficult at all.... just spend some time and it will come out fine.

My current train of thought is like this, contact a few agents and PMs, then fly out to meet them and select one for each, then start shopping around for my first property.

To make them match I had a cabinet shop build a few doors that matched the "new" used cabinets I added to the kitchen.

Ive shopped around they are all around the same higher interest rate.

However, i want to shop around with different lenders to see who can get me the best rates.

Or the lender may want you to shop out your rehab quote to a couple different contractors to make sure that the numbers are accurate.

Just started shopping for a property in the same area. 

Ideas as to where you can buy appliances now:-Offerup-Craigslist-eBay-Used appliance shop (especially useful if you're out of town and need delivery)Granted, used fridges can be touch and go but a used range tends to last much longer without  issues.