Of course, these require you to physically pick up the money.

I also suggest selecting one area of real estate investing that picks your interest the most at this time and learning as much as possible about it before investing.

My point is pick the right property class for your budget (probably SFR), invest in the right neighborhoods if you want a good PM, and be prepared to move super fast (no analysis paralysis). 

So I'm thinking about getting a hard money loan and picking up these higher-end properties and just farm out the fix work and skip the houses with really bad problems...but ones with normal problems I can probably get done.I did 35 flip but I'm 70 years old ...in good condition....and I wonder, do you think the bigger projects will work out.  

Had you already picked a location prior to starting your 30 days?

Howdy @Colleen FiumaraI have the property inspected during due diligence to determine the age and current condition of all major components and appliances.  

Will,Part of the problem is you did renovation work, which triggers bringing items up to ADA standards, i'm surprised your code enforcement officer ( building inspector) did not pick up on that when you filed for the permit ( you did get a permit for the work didn't you?

And that value will be determined by an appraisal (not your contract price).So, if #1 and #2 appraise for $60k fair market value, you'd only be able to finance 75% of that ($45k each).

I determined through a Google search that both tenants have violent criminal records so I would prefer to remain anonymous (they don't know my name, contact information, what I look like, etc.). 

Figure the total cost and determine what needs repairs immediately, what can be deferred.