I'd just like to know more about what the investing trends are there right now?

:>)There's a real estate investment product designed for such people ... it is a REIT.

If the roof didn't already exist or you are improving the roof (upgraded materials/design, adding dog houses and dormers) then it could be capitalized.However, if it is just a repair/replacement, you could consider it a capital item because it's a project over a certain dollar threshold, with that threshold being set by the company you run and used on a consistent basis.

I do plan to find a professional broker, real estate agent or other professional who can help steer me in the right direction and enlighten me about trends and activities in the surrounding areas.

They can be great programs for the right person, but unfortunately they are designed to help people get into homes, not become real estate investors! 

So my suggestion is find a few investors to network with, design a marketing strategy, and take some actions.

Hi Edgar, My company flips houses, does design work and home staging.

People have to look at what caused the poor credit and then design a new plan to change that.

You always need to look at the trends of the market to ensure you are reading the market properly.Good Luck. 

My sister is an interior designer and I'm sure has a number of subs in her network.