@Joseph Greene It is crazy how many people walk into self managing their properties and don't really know the basics :P Property managing does have it's down times where you wish you could just fall off the grid, but 95% of the time it is great. 

I've also found Michael Blank's podcast and have been listening to those in my down time.

It's worth it if multiple and/or extended down times are anticipated for the "peace of mind" factor.In PG&E territory, a battery not only covers the increasing downtime but they are also economically viable because of the underlying cost per KWh from PG&E.Looking forward to battery tech following the same curve as solar - 90% decrease in cost in 15 years.

I've gone through 2 property cycles and During a strong market people will tell you to wait because prices are high and during the down times people will tell you to prices will never recover.

intcmp=vhp-bb-fbcIts important that things get done, quickly and in a professional looking manner vs just being the cheapest in town.What I am saying is it's (also) important to Judge the outcome by the quality of the work, and the speed (to prevent excessive downtime).Cheapest is not always best.

I’m meeting with the contractor today to nail down timing and planning 1.5x the timeline he gives me 😜

Down time as per what the guys set like, after 11 pm no loud TV, or music.

I'm sure that's frustrating when you're an investor with holding costs, but also understand that contractors need to have multiple jobs going at once in order to avoid downtime for their equipment and crew.

Unless you're gambling with timing markets and going big during down times, real estate is a long-term buy-and-hold strategy.

If you're financially fit-- have reserves, have means to withstand some down times-- then do what makes you more at peace.