Their online banking software is pretty nice though.

I'm curious if these new tech can somehow help me streamline certain tasks or reduce dependency on scarce trades in your experience.Appreciate any additional thoughts I looked at 3d printing those machines are 800k plus.. and if you watch the video you need very large lots as you have to bring in truck loads of sand etc.. so thats not really going to work in an urban environment like Charleston SC were I have built 35 plus homes in the downtown core on lots that are from 12' wide to max of about 30' and roadways that are only 20' wide and have houses and cars on every lot expect the infill..

If you just want the knowledge, sure, take the online classes and tests.

Main thing is to find out where his perceived risk is and what HE thinks will reduce his risk. 

Also, I'm looking for something to keep me busy as I ease into my retirement.You are trying to hack the primary residence part to reduce taxes and if you really can do it and you really live there then it will be fair, but if you deviate at all, the town will come for you and you will never get anything renovated if they think you aren't living there and it's not liveable.

The more people you meet, the greater chance you will find new cash buyers.Online Lead Capture FormAnother way to find cash buyers is through online lead forms.

Sock that money in boring investments like index funds and focus on reducing your living expenses. 

The online reviews are spotty.

I typically use regional banks to fund my deals but my 2 go-to banks have either slowed or fully stopped investment loans so recently I've connected with several online brokers but all came from ads or they reached out to me vs personal recommendations and intros so I have concerns. 

The goal here is to reduce liability.Consult an Attorney for Liability Options: An attorney could advise on setting up an umbrella insurance policy to add an extra layer of liability protection.