Save some more.Get a better paying job.Get a side hustle or 2 or 3 and save that.To learn about the RE business from the inside, get a job in RE or with those who own or support RE: a RE brokerage, construction co, mortgage co, accounting, banking, insurance, appraisal, inspection, electrician, plumber, roofer, painter, property mgmt, hardware or supply store, etc.Go to local REIA meetings to learn and network.Network. 

Hey Brandy,Here's the process I would recommend to learn how to Estimate Rehab Costs & a few resources that I think will be helpful:#1 Read the Book on Estimating Rehab CostsJScott's 'The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs' is a great resource for new rehabbers to learn how to Estimate Repair Costs on 25 common rehab repairs.https://www.biggerpockets.com/store/the-complete-g...#2 Explore Lowes and Home Depot to Learn About Material PricingTake a tour through Lowes and Home Depot (or their websites) and look at finishes materials and fixtures that you will consider using in your rehab projects.

Well, from which store and how big of a scoop?

Building #1 is a furniture store and building #2 is a warehouse.

You as an investor may be a Doctor, owning a manufacturing, retail store and the list goes on.

If things work out reasonably well I hope to procure additional properties in the same market, though, so ideally once I build a team up I won't have to worry so much.If you haven't already, maybe pick up "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing: How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties" - I believe it's available from the BP store and elsewhere.

thanks for the courage to share your store. 

youre on one of them, welcome. spend the next 3 months doing nothing but listening to podcasts, youtube vidz, reading blogs, vlogs, etc. absorb everything you can.. you can also check out my site below sign up for free downloads from the store

Check the BP store, if it's not there it's coming out soon I think. 

Are you going through your broker or are you just storing them personally?