https://www.cpwr.com/sites/default/files/training/...When I was 14 my dad bought a warehouse that had asbestos insulation in the offices and I remember removing wooden creosote bricks with my bare hands and breathing in the foot of dust when we were cleaning the warehouse out.

Some times you can do a demolition permit which documents what is on site so it can be brought back later.

However, excel or Google docs would work.Basically, you just want a simple P&L. 

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Our MLS syndicates with about every online site--sometimes I'll list a property, and within 10 seconds of the final 'enter' button hit, I'll get an email from Zillow.Social media, IMO is more for self-promotion rather than promoting a specific listing.Lastly, if the property is priced right, you won't have to worry about marketing it for long.

@Kim Hopkins I completely agree with @Priyanshu AdathakkarIf anyone else wasn't cutting it in their work - it's simple... they'd get fired.

@Jim Hendershott my name is Terrell johnson I'm the owner/operator at dcm contracting service I'm licensed and insured my prices are very competitive, I have a very extensive renovation portfolio please feel free to contact me via Facebook Terrell Johnson because this site won't allow #'s to be posted.

Yes, you need cash and a very good site to get all the details on the upcoming auctions, and lots of title reports too!

If you are using him in the future make sure you understand his rates, if he will charge you for a simple emailed question, how phone calls work.

I'm a newbie investor as well but let me know if I can ever help with anything.I'm sure you've already done this in terms of repair costs but if you haven't ....I have found great sites on Google that estimate local costs.