http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/kitchen/24264/ I'd prefer to go with the solid color theme, butcher block is what the current countertop is.  

It helps to interact and read from the experiences of people on this forum.

Using my conservative calculations and preferences I would need to get this property for $70,000 to cash flow $163/month with 20% down.

We're a property management company based here in Sarasota - if you'd like to sit down over a cup of coffee, we're always looking for new investors to interact with. 

I'm new to investing and I want to begin as a birddog/wholesaler, preferably wholesaling. 

I would definitely pursue the property on my own after that interaction.

I prefer laminate in my rentals because it looks better, lasts longer, is easier to clean, is cheaper in the long run, and is a desired upgrade for most good tenants.

feel free to interact in the forums, meet some great people, and definitely provide more value to the community by sharing your thoughts, experiences, and of course, success stories!

We just modified the 'Linda McKissack model' to our preference :-) - Renting is not part of the strategy at the moment.  

Mostly what I have read in the past on this topic doesn't break down actual ownership percentages (vs capital invested) or rate of returns.I know these are sort of preference related questions but I would love to understand how other investors have structured deals in the past or how they are going about them now.Thanks again!