Fellow Gen Z'ers, if you have big aspirations, find someone you aspire to be like and follow their advice and actions.It's simple in concept but challenging in execution.

Let me know if you'd like to discuss further details.

I would love to connect with like-minded individuals, both brand new investors like me, as well as seasoned pros!

This strategy allows investors to defer capital gains taxes when they sell an investment property, provided they reinvest the proceeds into a like-kind property.

After doing a quick google search of renovation levels it looks like we are also planning a level 2 rehab. 

Insurance probably sent an inspector who gave a ballpark repair cost in addition to the cost estimate the clean up company provided.I'm assuming you used the clean up mitigation company the insurance suggested, who may not be your best choice.Get another estimate to return the property to full glory, cost for paint, glue, dumpsters, every nitty gritty drywall screw, plus putting your tenant in like kind housing.

Arrange them based on the problem you are most likely to face first, then spend some time researching your laws, how others handle the issue, etc.

What you describe sounds more like NJ.

They all are just computers making guesses based on other rentals in the area and adjusting for things like more square feet.

I have also bought from a neighbor and such but unless you have some boots on the ground, your best bet would be finding a realtor you like and/or search the MLS.