Both developers are reputable ones, they are sticking to project schedules, and the quality of buildings are good.

I don't know if he's been sober the whole year he's been with us, but he's had the same job, pays his rent mostly on time, is spending quality time with his grandkids and generally seems to be healthier and happier than when he first moved in.They are all responsible adults for the most part.  

This book is called Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki.

But what ppl don't realize is that it takes a boatload of energy to take cold water and turn it hot in a flash, the equivalent of 9 AC compressors running on a hot day.This is why it's critical to have proper, expensive installation, b/c you're really taxing the electricity of the house.I'm in Miami, and quality electricians are in short supply.

Since filing the claim the process has become drawn out, with several delayed court dates and poor communication from my lawyer to me, despite my best efforts. 

So here is how I would set this up: Kitchen: Appliances - $6,000 Cabinets - $10,000Countertop - $70-110/sqftSink - $1,500Faucet - $500Cab pulls - $500 (or $6-10/pull) Install - $2,000Flooring: Floor product (unfinished): (expect to pay 4 - 10 dollars per board foot for anything quality) Floor finishing (sanding, coating etc) roughly $3/Sq ft (as long as you are using a standard coating (polyurethane) if you want to go higher end with an oil or stain expect this to jump to 4-5/sq ft Bathrooms:Demo: $/hour x expected hours Underlayment: Schulter Shower System (approx: 500/shower enclosure) Tile/grout/thinset: 6-10 sq/ftInstall: $3-6 sq/ft Lighting and Electric: (pricing includes installation)   Switches: approx $30/switch  (this assumes a mid range Leviton 3-way dimmer) Outlets: $10 (TR Leviton duplex, GFI where needed and duplex/USB combo in Kitchen Island and a few choice locations) Lighting:Surface mount approx $150/fixtureCan: approx. $250/fixture (assuming old work install by electrician)A little more on why I do it this way: Kitchen: You can figure out exactly how much your kitchen is going to cost before you start.

So after about 2 weeks of BP, a thought enters my head, instead of just complaining about poorly kept and vacant buildings that are preventing a street or block from being its best, why not put my money (or other people's money) where my mouth is?

good point in the other direction @ewa just always felt like the deals would be too far and few in between. maybe looking for poor management can be my way in to the LA market off MLS ?

I recently read Rich Dad Poor Dad as well as Rich Dad's Cashflow Quadrant.

Several vacant units in the neighborhood.Night: fairly quiet overallAnother issue was that I was able to visit 1 of the 3 unit, it was poor maintained by the tenant. excessive trash & foul smellI am thinking about speaking with a local property manager for their opinion, I would love to hear everyone's thought here.