For instance, my partner owns a gym and was self employed for a year.

Single store just doesn't cut it and the model lends itself well to economies of scale...supply chain, GM across multiple stores, etc...Only looked at fast food and gyms but I'll check out UPS. 

Gym, a few more emails, walk/run to beach, work, Hot tub, return emails, swim, repeat.

Interestingly, they've recently negotiated a re-purchase price with us IF we bring new funding to the table.The rehab is required for several reasons: (a) correct the damage the bank has allowed to happen to the property improvements these past few years (known problems include completely destroyed pool makeover; wild animals living inside the residence; flooring missing in sections of the rec center building; destruction of the decorative main entry gate mechanism; lots of dead landscaping; as well as latent defects not known to us such as working plumbing, HVAC & water services) AND (b) expansion & upgrading of the accommodations (converting the private residence to a 2-story lodge with the restaurant/bar, reception/check-in, movie room, public restrooms, gym/sauna/steam room/massage therapy room; enlarged pool & deck area with climate-controlled cover for year round use; conversion of former restaurant/bar building to a general store selling venue collectibles & wearables, selected pre-packaged foods, sundries, RV & camping items, bagged ice & a propane refill station; construction of a free-standing event center; free-standing cabins; enlarged & upgraded RV park with its own small restroom/coin-op laundry building; outdoor activity areas; new landscaping & fencing; new parking area & entry drives (personal car & RVs).We know our target audience having created and operated the former version of this resort for almost years creating an initial membership base numbering about 1,100. 

If someone talks about their experience at a new gym would I be more interested in knowing more about the community at the gym or if said person actually got in better shape. 

I can listen to books and educate myself on whatever I want while at the gym, in the car, etc.I currently have 200+ books in my library and if you'd like any recommendations on a particular area of study, send me a message and I'd be happy to provide you with some.A couple I'd recommend that will give you a "crash course" are..Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat - The BRRRR Rental Property Investment Strategy Made SimpleFLIP - How to Find, Fix, and Sell Houses for ProfitThe Book on Flipping Houses How to Buy, Rehab, and Resell Residential PropertiesThis book is not currently available on Audible but a must readThe Book on Estimating Rehab Costs - J ScottBigger Pockets has become one of my best resources.

haha,Yep, woke up on the wrong side of the bed mate heheGonna hit the GYM and puff on a cigar so that will help lolWell isn't that cute, doing due diligence on your competition...Never had that one beforeWe should start a review thread and post operator reviews on other investors and some of the requests they make.I mean, if folks can post dirty laundry about real estate service providers, why couldn't we reveal investors dirty laundry also...I'm on a roll today heheCheers mate 

I do most of my readings when at the gym.

That's why I am building a hybrid hotel/apartment community with automated entry, exit, and communication, on site amenities (pool, gym, laundry, outdoor courtyard with kitchen), located in the shopping and restaurant areas, and adjacant to major transportation corridors. 

Home gym?