It took me about three years, after improving the units, raising the rents yearly and reducing my costs, to break even.

Some will be free...and some will cost. 

I would second Bonnie, If we could look at the listing via link we can provide some more productive and effective feedback.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

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I repaired some interior work costing me about 7k and the roof which is about 18k. 

The issue and main cost was the sprinkler system.

And the soft costs can easily pass 100K before your project even starts. 

So needless to say, Im trying to watch a lot of videos and webinars in my free time and put out feelers to see how much a mentor would cost and if it would be worth it.

Will a DSCR lender give me a home equity loan from my (1st SFH) rental property, so that I can cover the down payment + closing costs to assume the 2.75% interest rate on a (3rd SFH) property I would move into immediately?