He works on his own time and schedule, with little supervision except time and time again I happen to be there to make sure he doesn't fall or get hurt, as well as just to help the project get done faster and move onto the next.Sadly though, it seems since business has been so slow with his father (he metioned his father hasn't paid him for the little jobs they do (for other clients, not me) together these days).

Small claims would be better and faster, but whatever you do don't give in.

The faster he finishes and the lower he keeps the budget the more he gets paid. 

It also doesn't allow to scale faster, so its not a strategy for everyone.

This property likely will not appreciate faster than inflation which implies in inflation adjusted dollars there is no appreciation

I can check on her whereabouts faster with the CC than a GPS!

But one way will get you there much faster than the other.

I want to acquire doors and cash flow but im not sure which market will get me there faster

Faster evictions, relaxed rent control, and a short-term rental friendly environment all contribute to potentially higher cash flow.

However I do think that a college or professional association course paired with working professionally in CRE can align individuals with technical skills and expertise faster than if not.One thing I do agree with are the "gurus" we tend to see... beware!