I broke  my wallet, my pride, my credit, my nerves and my spirit in one transaction over a year long process for a house that was ready to be burnt to the ground anyhow. 

This, in turn, makes each investment a little safer because it reduces the effect that experiencing a loss will have on your wallet. 

I thought they would be readily available at any hardware store but I can't find them anywhere.

Go to your local hardware/ lumber store and got to the contractor desk and ask for recommendations.

I went to an REI meeting the other night and a company called Rehab Wallet was there telling us how to get your first property off the ground.

I like when I go into a town to stop into a diner or hardware store in a nearby town find out who owns a lot of properties in town, and then call and talk to that person. 

Things that you can easily do are paint, change hardware, clean, etc. 

.- Repaint the cabinets and add hardware.- Add a nice dresser and a mobile clothing rack.- Add a washer and dryer in the bathroom Anyway...any input appreciated.

I do only rental rehabs taking a 1975+ split level 3/2 and just causemetic;  paint, fixtures, flooring, new HVAC, rarely a roof, never windows,  paint the kitchen cabinets with new hardware, clean up baths, just clean up landscaping, fix things beyond replacing all ceiling and plumbing fixtures (except shower valves) and this has grown to $25k is now tight

It would be helpful managementwise to set up the door hardware to be a digital lock that the tenants pay for the code for the week online.