I just got my license, but I am looking to be full time in RE.

Just be sure to put a lot of thought into the full impact your actions have with the public...because it's damned near impossible for a new business to bounce back from a negative reputation.

At which point I would have to come out of pocket ($18k additional for $80k total renovation) to succeed in renovating the property to its full appraisal potential. 

I think @Aaron Klatt is right.The numbers can not tell the full story.

Looking for decent painting contractor who is willing to bid small jobs and full inside SFR jobs.Can anyone recommend?

One is a 3 bedroom 2 bath built in 1953 and the other is a 4 bedroom 2.5 bath built in 2007  (built as addition with full permits).

In other words you receive a 30% tax credit on the solar system as well as a 30% tax credit at the least on the roof that is under the solar system (full roof 30% depends on the advice of your CPA).Couple that with the roof now becoming a producing asset and offsetting the utility bill instead of a liability and the increase in appraised home value assuming the solar system is not leased then going solar makes a lot of sense at the same time as replacing/repairing a roof.

www.noprop10.org/‎https://caanet.org/caa-warns-that-prop-10-would-ca...California apartment association is fighting it. 

My big picture plans are to start an LLC soon and to, eventually, be a full time investor. 

Partner with people who have the same passions for providing great housing, helping fellow humans, and building a full and abundant life.