The cheaper stuff usually has thin wear layer and is not waterproof. 

:Great point, thanks @Dennis MaynardWe gotta get you out there and moving on stuff... 

@Kerry Noble Jr he said he wants to figure out the capital gains tax before arriving at the net we each get.

@Nicholas Ludwiczak That's not a bad idea as I'm already spending my time analyzing stuff anyways.

@Mack BensonA lot of great stuff there, I appreciate it so much and will definitely keep all of that in mind!

Don't take the sales/marketing stuff. 

Generating Leads:First, things first: (1) there are opportunities available on the market, (2) you do not need to become best friends with a real estate agent BUT you do need to have your stuff together; before you call the agent, make sure you have your financing in place & that you have figured out how much cash you will need to make the purchase.

I own 100 year old brick buildings and they need stuff. 

I have dealt with this kind of stuff in the past. 

I’m skipping some stuff here because certainly maybe your local lenders will also let you get a nice duplex on an FHA at a good rate - if that’s the case ignore what I said.