This entire post is a classic example of someone asking others for help and giving nothing in return.

In the rookie bootcamp, they would hear the classic BP curriculum: house hacking, BRRRR strategy, wholesale-to-Fix and flip.  

,I'm receptive to pretty much anyone putting something in front of me, unless it is a classic Nigerian scammer asking for two dozen iTunes gift cards.

A classic drop n swap, what has been referred to in the previous mentions.

The classic BRRRR strategy could work great here.

Flooring: A lighter or mid gray lvp to compliment (~$3 sq ft material) Cabinets: White shaker style (Lowes/Home Depot, Readily Available with little lead time) Countertops: White Quartz with black veining to match black matte finishes if the return on investment is there or just a nicer laminate (calacatta marble natural stone look)Finishes: Black matte for a modern look or the classic brushed nickel.

Then with just a couple of k, I might not even buy a book..I have blog on the classics of landlord lit, and they are old and in the library (free) and a bigger pockets blog (by Carson) is up now and has a nice list for beginner investors and those may all be in the library, too, or at least the older editions...that should keep your mind active a few months....then for the future months, just keep learning and saving up for the first property to buy and hold or flip, etc, whatever your chosen strategy...Best of luck 

Jackie Greetings Jackie, Here are five real estate investing books that can be excellent guides for new investors (Yes, some have been mentioned above):"Rich Dad Poor Dad" by Robert KiyosakiWhile not solely focused on real estate, this classic lays down fundamental financial principles, including the benefits of real estate investing.

It's the classic "desperate seller".

You need to decide if you can rationalize the extra cost, it is a classic MBA MAKE versus BUY question.