I currently own 19 rental units and have basically done everything myself and worked myself to near burn out. 

@Cassidy Burns  Same way you find a mate, you've got to kiss a lot of frogs...I usually do the planning but I listen to the contractors suggestions.

If they decide after 18 months they dont want to flex their option to buy, its even better for you because you keep every penny they spent on the house, and then you can start over and collect another fat payment up front with another 18 month lease option.

Hey,  compared to what is out there nationwide ( many burned out cities with bad weather)  this looks very attractive.

Hi all,I had a really good warm lead to an investor-friendly real estate agent, but following up has burned a week.

@Joe Burns I am quickly realizing that doing the work yourself is not always the best option.Does anyone recommend any particular estimating/planning software or spreadsheets to manage how you evaluate a house?

There are SOOOO many ways to get burned in a multifamily transaction that it is not even funny.

Not to mention you could have other damage (i.e. burn marks in carpet, etc).  

Once you get the first deal under your belt continue going and don't get lazy after the first deal some people will after they get that fat check of $2,000 or $15,000 check.

And pursue your passion, your dream, your vision, and feed your burning desire to succeed.