For major repairs  I would ask get a competitive quote. 

It's hosted by Think Multifamily, and it's going to have a ton of education AND great investors and operators. you can go, learn more about the industry, connect with like minded people, and see if it's something you'd like to explore. https://thinkmultifamily.com/f...Let me know if you have any questions.

New to the industry and looking to find supplemental tools to help me be efficient and effective.

I avoid buying any deals with any major negatives to it such as busy streets, near railroad tracks, in airport flight paths, having a large number of stairs to climb from street to front door, commercial unit next to or behind it (unless the play is to convert the usage of course), or any major factor that will hinder your buyers pool With a smaller buyers pool comes less competition for your unit and therefore, typically will make it more difficult to sell (longer hold times) and for less than the model match on a non busy street or without major detrimental factors.This opinion of mine comes from 15 years of experience and making some of these mistakes.

Glad you're jumping into the industry and investing game early that's a big advantage already.

Being in the real estate industry can give you a lot of flexible schedules. 

He was able to do a 17 day close on a VA loan, which is very competitive and a much shorter close than most lenders can provide.

DocuSign is your industry standard.

The rate won't be what you get at a bank but should still be competitive.

With iBuyer charging fees to purchase a home that are competitive with a traditional real estate agent, the appeal of an iBuyer is limited in the current marker.