@Dennis BurgessWatching YouTube videos on renovations will help you understand some of the installation processes ( i.e. installing tile or bathroom renovations.)

He lays out how to assess a market and really encourages you to build a team in that market to give you a deeper understanding and to allow you to focus on the investing and not trying to do all the jobs that investing often requires.Also, I'm originally from the NWA area and I'm considering buying some rental properties there. 

-back and front porch ** (wood is rotten, steps aren't broken but are super old) // 2.5k -Downstairs occupied unit bathroom ceiling has 2 sq ft of tiling missing * // 200 bucks? 

I would recommend living in the area first, reading the local business journal, and attending some investment meetups to get a lay of the land.

I know him well enough to know that he is a pretty straight forward person and isn't afraid to lay out all the details and options available.

The property itself is in decent shape, needs updating and some new tiling. 

I know this not acceptable so I am thinking I need to remove the debris, spray for mold, paint with mold resultant paint on the joint beams to be safe, lay insulation plastic over the dirt.

If I were you, I would ask for all the suppliers they plan on using for the job (tile, plumbing, counters, cabinetry) and you can call every one of them yourself and work with a rep to make selections within your budget. 

An amazing designer and all around good person.Bob Bigum - Geri's husband and handyman extraordinaireBig Bear Carpet and Tile - amazing work ethic and quality work

An amazing designer and all around good person.Bob Bigum - Geri's husband and handyman extraordinaireBig Bear Carpet and Tile - amazing work ethic and quality work