@Todd Rasmussen nailed it.

I have absolutely no experience in real estate and I've maybe hammered 4 nails in my entire life.

@Chivas Miho hits the nail on the head about the different expectations of debt vs equity and its up to you to decide if you can handle making sure the note is paid off. 

I do believe some of you have nailed it by recommending a PRO account.

I think you hit the nail on the head when describing the best case scenario. 

JD Martin just nailed this conversation with that post.

Still very early in the process - trying to nail down 2-3 sub markets to narrow my search - current thinking is north or south of Seattle, Portland suburbs (incl.

I have done millions in rehab and can not drive a nail straight, but I do understand the process. 4.

I see so much flowers, seed pods and leaves, they sit on the roof and with the daily rain in South Florida the debris completely carpet that section of the roof in a matter of days, and with the captured moisture it causes the shingle nails to rust a lot quicker over time. 

I believe you can rent a nail gun from your local hardware store if you want to do hardwood.