I'm getting an idea of what to be aware of while repairing, but I am unaware of the aesthetic side of things such as bathroom fixtures, flooring (style/color), counter tops, etc.

Colors/types of hardwood that will hold up well?

Ask your contractor to tell you if the property 1) has a meter, 2) what color the tag is, yellow, white, red, green.

I would love someone that could find deals and take a 2% cut from purchase price, but wholesaling with no skin in the game and expecting to take 10%, or more, of ARV isn't realistic. 

It looks like it is attached to the decorative metal scrolling on the porch railing, so even though the image is grainy and dark, I don't think there is any damage to the property.Before approaching the upstairs tenant, I will have a face-to-face conversation with the downstairs tenant. 

I use her strengths (design, aesthetics, colors, ect.) and I stick to financing the stuff we find.

15 years ago I had a PDF that outlined paint colors, carpet brand, cabinet brand, flixture brands, etc.

They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.

Quite frankly at this time it seems all we can really afford to do is retuxture the walls and paint everything a modern color with white trim.

you need to find that thing, that system that will give the leg up. but once you get in the habit of studying numbers you will find to look for "value" and align your goals with that. 20 ways to skin a cat. i think alooooot of people looking for that cat you seek. but your driving so many cats everyday. trust!!!