Given everything you've shared, one key thing to consider is flexibility.

I have received quotes/feedback from three contractors here I can share some information with you. 

Then later as you grow older and no longer want to share your space you can just stop renting the other bedroom.

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If you approached them in a way that you had a solution to the eyesore in their neighborhood they would be very receptive to talk and perhaps share contact details about the home owners son if they have them.

The real estate community is full of experienced investors happy to share their knowledge.

Hello,Has anyone used Capital360 recently for a fix and flip and can share their experience? 

And given syndications are a marketing game more than a real estate game, it begins to give you real marketing content to share with the world to help drive new leads for future deals.

Oh, I share your frustration, but have come to understand that this is how things work 95% of the time.

Would you share 3 specific things I should do during my "training period" (if it includes a book, which one)?