California is challenging because of high prices and landlord-tenant laws but buying out of state brings about a different set of challenges - being 2000 miles away puts me at a disadvantage.

That is a huge red flag.

@Micheal RobinsonThis is a red flag.

This could be worth someone’s effort (I would not choose to do it as not enough gain to be worth it to me at this point).OP have you considered not doing the rehab and renting it at $1k/month?

Now I'm going to try to get my money back from the other course, because it didn't help me at all.

The other thing I notice and this goes from East Coast to west coast northern border to southern border is the poor have an affinity for red or black gauze like curtains.

In certain instances ( since your help as far as your solutions go is considered consulting), you could cross a red line and end up violating the law.

I am going into Architecture this coming fall and lately have been thinking of getting a minor in either RED or construction management.

I typically am working with suppliers of red iron beams, but I would imagine suppliers would still have something.https://www.engineeringtoolbox... is a great free resource for information on different types of materials.Hope this helps at least some!

First red flag, the PM brought up a small "safety hazard" repair.