Learning how to get direct to seller houses and great deals (cutting out middle men) is the #1 skill. 

Like maybe cut a deal with the city for affordable housing if they own any lots and want to get rid of them.   

The tax rebate pushed us over the edge and we have a very good area for solar. our calculation is it is a 10 year payoff.  

I had to spend time cutting some of the metal strike plate so it wouldn't touch it at all. 

Ideally, I want more booking through Furnished Finder (to cut down on AirBnb fees), as well as direct from insurance providers, relocation specialists, etc.

I do that as well. try real estate land development entitlement or getting involved in ground up new construction on infill lots as a partner. the returns are higher than all of these. all cash IRRs are 40%+ to the partners we work with in columbus and levered returns are greater than 100% cash on cash return. that's with us making our cut as well. 

I saw a local investor post a few of his places up for sale - they were bought at a high price, fixed up extremely nice - so I'm guessing the LTR numbers wouldn't cut it. 

Adding an led light strip all around in the upper edge of that tray ceiling can give a different vide in your movie room.

Looks like one valley + five stacks/vents to flash = materials about $80.  130 ft of drip edge flashing at $50.  2 coils of nails at $60.  

Yes, you have to open up a little bit from the Dave Ramsey mindset which works great for people on the edge but not very well for investors or those with money.