I've gotten different suggestions: either conduct a basic remodel of the kitchen and bathroom, or undertake an extensive gut and remodel and convert the kitchen + living room to one large open space (that came from one of the GC's who does flips in the area). 

You can secure this statement through means like suggested. 

I want to start an event or meet up, but I am looking for more advice, suggestions, or tips from others and what they have learned from their experiences.

I live about 45 minutes away, so I would use a property management company.Any suggestions on this one? 

This deal is probably outside what you should acquire at this point.And what creative financing you can do depends upon what the seller will agree to.I suggest taking this deal to your local REIA meetings once you have it under contract and let someone more experienced do the deal and explain to you what they did.

Hey guys,So I bought a flip and the cabinets boxes are in really good shape so I don’t want to have to replace the boxes but I need to replace the face any suggestions?

also the second reply is a good one with networking with realistate firms for upcoming deals id suggest setting up a new email so its easier to look threw it as i made the mistake of using my primary and sometimes ill miss a deal because it was under the flood of nonsense emails.

I would suggest connecting with your local meet ups there, and talking to those that are buy and hold investors. 

For those who carry debt on your properties: What are some suggestions for stress tests you put on your portfolio?

Just more on educating her.Any suggestions?