I started out myself about 6 months ago and have soaked up all the podcasts, networked, and read as much as possible.

Hey everyone I'm new investor here in Los Angeles and just here to learn, network, soak up all the knowledge I can, and hopefully create some lasting friendships and partners

Soaking up as much info as my brain can hold everyday on here...

I am newer to the industry and my goal is to soak it all in!

If it keeps up, that should help soak up the excess that was built and bring everything back in order. 

I'm currently looking for my first deal, having spent the last several months soaking up all I can.

What I would recommend is to prepare a 1 page "scope of work" which would list the general items that were replaced and an approximate cost.Something like:KITCHEN - Total $17,000.00Replace all existing cabinetry with Maple Cabinets = $8,000New Granite Countertop = $4,000.00Stainless Steel Appliances = $5,000.00MASTER BATHROOM - Total $5,000.00Replace all existing tile and fixtures $5,000.00LANDSCAPING - Total $3,000.00Spring Cleanup and thatching, seeding etc.. $500.00Paver walkway installed $1,000.00Outdoor lighting replaced, re-wired $1,500.00I think you can get the idea from this.

Hi y'allI am a self employed landscaper that has managed to save enough seed money to buy a couple duplexes, a vacation rental and complete my first flip.

Currently soaking in all things BP in hopes of learning enough to be an asset to any deal. 

But it can allow you to build a decent size rental portfolio if you play your cards right and soak in all the advice you can.