I have replaced many of the runs--largely the copper is at end of useful life, but also I have some electrolysis where an earlier owner hung the copper with a dis-similar metal and there is heavy corrosion.I also insulated all pipes and ventilate well in summer, cover vents for freeze months.And I had the PEX bid, two... but have not tackled it just yet...

Education is critical and it goes beyond just real estate flipping and wholesaling courses.

To better answer your question, it's critical to better understand what you are looking for.Are you interested in dealing with deferred maintenance long distance?

Feel free to rip it to shreds, and criticize to your hearts content.

There are times when the speed of deal is critical, a good broker or HML can fund pretty quick and the benefits will out weigh the higher costs.

I want to see how he does it but I feel like adding in that padding for negotiating process is absolutely critical.

PM is one of the most critical issues affecting out of state investors.. and of course you are in one of the top 10 out of state investing cities.

Hope that sheds more light on my comments, opinions and attitudes and that you can see where I'm coming from with any critical remark.

There are more.The most concerning issue is that my handy man I have been using for several years now got pneumonia and is now in critical care.  

As a newbie, it seems like it is going to be critical to get that balance right between paying for quality, but not paying too much.