Hi James,I came to Texas with a job relocation. 

The new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is very building owner friendly and there are big tax savings opportunities available. 

And of course your area may be different in terms of cost and also some jobs don't require a full cosmetic renovation, but most of mine have.Then of course check the big ticket items like HVAC, roof, exterior siding/masonry repair, windows, interior sheetrock replacement, foundation and water heater and know approximately what it will cost to fix/replace each if warranted.  

I don't usually give out recs because, quite frankly, I rarely meet people in the real estate/mortgage industry who are actually good at their jobs. 

I have a day job and not planning on being a full time RE agent...

I work in Dayton, OH and am having a hard time finding a finish carpenter that is sober, has their own tools and transportation, insurance and shows up and gets the job done.

Or does it not really matter because the roof job needs to be depreciated anyway.Thanks in advance!

Within one week of closing the contractor said he had completely misjudged the amount of foundational work needed to expand the home and needed $75,000 more to complete the job.

You need a good commercial attorney to set up the lease.One I have used in the past and did a good job.  

I'm looking for the experience of what it's like to be a Real Estate Agent. I've done a ton of research on getting started and I'm extremely motivated to meet new people and change my life for the better!