Now that being said, if there is window that opens and they safely get onto a lower porch or there is small platform that is an emergency egress. 

Windows if I can afford prosTile if I can afford prosWell/septicYou can learn anything, I love working with my hands and doing this, learning, new challenges and problems.

Unless you know a licensed contractor extremely well, have supplies already or decide to explore alternative methods for getting it done, my guess is your renovation expenses will be well north of 40k. 

Learn as much as you can and don't forget to take action!

Anyone else experience the mystery of a double pane window developing a crack on the inner pane only?

We look at properties in a two year window when purchasing. 

I was wondering if anyone is sourcing any products online such as cabinets, countertops, floors, vanities, windows, etc.?

Keep it up with the learning, and don't forget to take action.

Which market you choose will depend on your goals and whether you can find the right team to help you achieve them.And yes, rentometer is good for getting a vague sense of what a property might rent for, but again the best source of that information is from an experienced property manager.Best of luck starting your REI journey!

Do you have any suggestions for getting started?