I am officially back in growth mode.

The typical buyer is 1031 exchange, retiree, estate planning, foreign buyer, or ultra high net worth that wants cash flow but safety so will take reduced yield for quality.We stick to strong suburban to urban locations.

My soft structure apartment needs to have the carport reinforced for earthquake safety.  

I am in the learning and watching mode right now and looking to invest using a self directed 401k account. 

Personally, based on my research, I feel like if you are fully aware of the permitting and inspection requirements in your market of choice, the costs of getting up and running will be taken care of very rapidly if you are planning to pursue shipping container construction as a model.  I

If you've done your math, added all of your safety margins, made an offer, and the deal doesn't work out, on to the next!  

I was able to teach them everything from using a compound miter saw, to proper safety gear, to applying hands on knowledge when negotiating with subs. 

If I no longer feel safe at the complex I am currently living in is there anyway I could terminate the lease early?

I have a full time job working for an Engineered Wood Products Company as a Safety Manager.

I would bump up maintenance and cap ex to AT LEAST 10% each, more if want margin of safety.