While I’m happy to discuss general strategies and best practices, I won’t be sharing additional details about the property’s exact location, nearby city, or financials at this time.

Dealing with tenants is also not personal to me, so I don't get upset or frustrated by how they behave in general.

While JV's can be more all encompassing, generally they are used for a single deal at a time.

The hard money lender I worked with was instrumental in closing quickly, and I partnered with a fantastic general contractor who helped me stay on track despite the challenges.

The hard money lender I worked with was instrumental in closing quickly, and I partnered with a fantastic general contractor who helped me stay on track despite the challenges.

I am generally looking the St Louis metropolitan area.

Quote from @Paul Gupta: Hi, in California, For jobs requiring a license, there was CSLB (contractor state licensing board) which would give either a General Contractor license, or specialty licenses by trade (~60 specialties such as concrete, welding tile, ) https://www.cslb.ca.gov/about_us/library/licensing_classific...My Q: does Maryland and DC area have similar requirements? 

Although Philadelphia is only requiring you to get General Liabilty, I think you have a bigger exposure to Professional Liability (E&O) insurance. 

Of course, a person's checking fluctuates, but most people have a general level that they hover around - myself and my wife included. 

But I plan to go there to see and know the city in general and different neighborhoods in particular.