Purchase: $115,500 including closing costsARV comps recently sold (2020): $170-$190KRent:$1100-1200Cosmetic Rehab: $18,000Repairs: $12-15K Because this is sold as-is and is an old property, there are repairs that need to be done such as foundation bracing, sewer clean out (inspector couldn’t get passed tree root build up), load bearing beam replacements in basement, electric panel replacement, gutter/fascia replacement, And a new water heater. 

I was wondering if anyone is sourcing any products online such as cabinets, countertops, floors, vanities, windows, etc.?

Start building such team.2) source of capital: investors.

Which market you choose will depend on your goals and whether you can find the right team to help you achieve them.And yes, rentometer is good for getting a vague sense of what a property might rent for, but again the best source of that information is from an experienced property manager.Best of luck starting your REI journey!

I'm an investor in Louisiana and would like to directly contact property owners who have tax liens at auctions. I'm curious if someone else has had experience finding deals this way and if it's a worthwhile endeavor. ...

I know every available on-market property, have made connections to sources of off market lead generation and its great income. 

The additional effort of sourcing, underwriting, funding and securing a single note at a time is not worth the small premium in my personal opinion.

We’ve been told by some banks that they don’t consider Airbnb to be a constant income source.

You really aren't that aligned if he's thinking this would be a source of steady income. 

You will have to dig a little right now and find a lender that has their own funding source... there are a few still lending!