It is critical to make sure the screws do not pop through the drywall paper, and they will want to do that, so I have to sometimes leave them a bit out instead of recessed.

George -Understanding the P&L by each line of business will be critical.

Just reinforce to the seller the reasons why they should work with you:* You'll buy as-is, no work needed whatsoever* Close in weeks (versus mths with financing)* Close in cash, no buyer financing issues to kill the deal* No commissions to some buyers agent* No more dealing with strangers tromping through the house and criticizing stuff* Unlike a typical buyer, won't hit you up doing repairs following the inspection

Having a good lender (or 3) is a critically important step to being an investor. 

You seem to be learning to analyze deals and that is critical.

Keep you and any family members out of any dealings on the property is critical or you could have major penalties which negates the whole reason for doing RE investing in your SDIRA.  

You will likely have to take the property "as is" but knowing what you are getting into is very critical with vacant properties.

I welcome any advice and/or constructive criticism that will help me be better.Before: https://app.box.com/s/dfdkikbmlww9lbfpiyqdb645ei4y...After: https://app.box.com/s/nih9v8m5r9e97sibapsroj3aimaf...Collage: https://app.box.com/s/0pdpd32qe9xvql5gd1vb3icoeh62...

Hey Lucas,Treating a really good cleaner is so critical so I asked her if it was OK to pay once a month. 

the house at $550,000 ($450,000 purchase price + $100,000 Renovation Expenses = $550,000), would they just verify that it's actually worth that and stop near that number.Thank you for taking the time to read this and for providing critical feedback,Will