If you don't care about income and are more of a capital gain kind of guy, prices are already high (as you noticed) and there's plenty of land available to buy so I'm not sure how much is left in the tank.

The GC is a business person who doesn't care about your ARV, LTV, or your budget.

I've also been reading that the prices of properties are slowing going down.

Here are some tips to help you start on the right path:Education Is KeyInvest in yourself first by reading or listening to books and podcasts about real estate investing.

Stairs are the only way to get in, no grab rails in the bathroom, ramps that are too steep, etc.From what I've read, all commercial businesses/buildings (including ones before the ADA was passed) have to comply with the rules, unless it would be outrageously tough to fix (like installing an elevator in an already built building).Are all these local business just not complying and taking the risk, or am I missing something? 

(other issue was a leaky toilet we took care of, at our expense).  

As you read these books, watch the BiggerPockets podcasts.

have strong desire to venture in real estate and have read books about real estate and the book I'm currently reading directed me to get more insights from here!

People don't read STR descriptions you see this alot with international properties where people expect US standards.

Staff often seemed to focus on one requirement at a time, and only moving on to others as each was taken care of, instead of starting them all at the same time.