Make a prioritized list and execute in order: A.

I think that's the wrong mentality, and even if you think you still want to give the perception of having a flat rate with everything (water, electric, sewer) included you should do something to start influencing behavior so that you can smooth out cash flow. 

@John Leavelle: I'm prioritizing the structural assessment, trying to get a professional engineer (P.E.) schedule to come out as soon as possible (tough with me being out of town for the holidays).

More of a renter mentality in some areas of the midwest so it keeps the cost to rent ratio more favorable for an investor than you find in Utah.  

They should be able to help you prioritize what's most important, and then help you think through potential cost implications.

Just make sure you prioritize fit over physical location.Whoever you end up using- make sure they can also help you build out the accounting/other systems in your business as you grow.

2 questions for all the great minds here at bigger pockets1. How long did it for you close your first deal? Im talking about the day you decided "im going to do this" to the day you actually closed on the first deal?2...

You're already mentally dividing your future profits, but what if I told you that 95% of first-time flippers lose money on their first deal?

Abundance mentality will teach you that all options are available to you.

@Jon Penton, congrats on your little one, and your "thinking ahead" mentality.