You are already used to this lifestyle so it's not a big deal, and that alone is going to put you on another level when you decide to make the jump in to REI.

I think beyond what your goals are, it also needs to include your strengths, lifestyle you want to lead, etc.If if goal is to grow $500k to 1.5mm to $15mm as quickly as possible, it will be starting with fix and flips and scaling up, typically into commercial developments.  

Happy Monday Bigger Pockets,I am brand new to this real estate investing and entrepreneur lifestyle, with only four weeks of researching, reading, watching videos, and listening to podcasts.

If I can't control anyone's lifestyle then their negative decisions are their consequences. 

Say ‘Hi’ to someone walking their dog or mowing their grass and let them know you’re thinking of moving onto the block.”And think about your lifestyle.

Instead, it means that we get into the heads of the person most likely to be interested in your listing.We take into account the city, neighborhood, average income, and lifestyle (professional, retired, etc) of your potential buyer, and then we enhance that style.

It also makes you think about the false lifestyle that is portrayed on TV and this book sets you on a new path.2) The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller - This book will cover all the fundamentals of real estate investing.

None would be right or wrong, I think it just comes down to whichever best fits your lifestyle.

My philosophy with contractors (in the past) has been - "hire the right people and stay out of their way".I need an honest, reliable, cost-conscious GC who can pull permits, demo and knock this "fix n flip" out in 3-4 months.  

As you noted, we don't go "out of our way" to mention that we didn't do something, but we are also very conscious to provide accurate descriptions of what was done.