Just as a suggestion @Melissa Sturges, you may want to consider running your numbers as if you will eventually hire a property manager.Life can change and although you might be OK managing the property for the near future will you feel the same way in 5 or 10 years?

David, I will probably start in Delaware because I know the market there and eventually branch out to New Jersey. 

We eventually settled on a darker floor as we thought it looked more modern and we felt that it would balance with the white counters, and we plan to do a white backsplash eventually too. 

You can also visit your local real estate investment clubs as funders typically attend, Partner with more experienced investors, wholesale, or save enough to eventually invest

one thing though despite being told to leave, they are complaining that the fridge repair service is taking so long to come out and fix. the service center last said they are backed up with requests and would eventually have a tech call when in the area and available. 

And eventually you'll want/need a property manager, especially if you move out after a while.

I am looking to start out as a bird-dog to learn the ropes of real estate wholesale, eventually looking to buy and hold.

I hope to eventually establish a modest pipeline of rehabs and use some of the profits to buy rental properties for long term cashflow.I would love to hear from the contingent of DFW members out there, hear your stories and what strategies have (and have not) worked for you!

Yes, I'd surely get audited eventually.

Ideally, I'd like for the deed to eventually be in my name.