There tends to be "standards" in terms of flooring, cabinets, color schemes. 

Overall expect to bring about 20-25% of project costs to the table as you will need to have some skin in the game.  

Im a new investor with no skin in the game.

As to HML providing funds most HML would want skin in the game.

Here are my thoughts and game plan, please let me know if you've done this, have ideas on if this is a good route to take, or any opinions and input would be greatly appreciated.To start out I've been saving money for a down payment for an FHA loan, just so I can get some skin in the game using traditional financing.

For those wanting to deal on the dark side, unknowingly or otherwise, it's on you, but advocating such won't go unanswered on BP for the sake of other newbies willing to learn and wanting to deal ethically and legally. :) 

I believe I've gone 3-4 times so far to get permits for additions, paint colors, and electrical/plumbing.

Hey, my names Marcel, i am 20 years old and i am very sure i want to start working in real-estate but i don't know one thing on how to start. i am literally in the dark about the subject and any or all information you can provide to me will be greatly appreciated. let me know if there is any issues my age will bring about and all dollar figures to take into account. thank you, hope to hear back

Gosh, I sound ridiculous saying that, but I've been buying MFs and SFs and I have the money and thick skin to go bigger.

Move soon or you'll miss the the leaves changing to their fall colors.