As I continue to gather up my strategies & game plan on investing out of state, the more I think of which investment makes more sense for myself.

You're admittedly new at this game.

Cleaners - we paid them a contract price per clean, which included labor for laundry and materials for cleaning (clorox/windex/floor cleaner etc.).

Hard money lenders and private lending institutions/businesses will loan up to 70% of arv including rehab cost. 

Its pushing your boundaries and stepping out of your comfort zone.I once heard the quote "Nothing in life worth having is easy, that includes happiness."

Cheers to more success in the RE game!

I usually do some of the work myself such as demo and painting and installing appliances and basic wood work and trim. 9K Closing costs (includes a right of redemption bond and 1 point to lower interest rate to about 7%) with payments around $1000. 

Went from an 800 to 500 credit score as I paid off/transferred all of my partners/gfs debt including auto loan over to my name to position her to borrow heavily to gain access to as much cash as possible to get us up and running.

If you told him you have been playing pickup games for the past year and need help improving your jump shot, now he has evidence you're motivated and a specific goal he can quickly help you work towards.

I have a demanding career, family life, and hobbies that do not include home improvement.