I am doing a total update rehab for myself in the same neighborhood , its not done yet , but the market in this area is hot and I told my wife we will move in whether its done or not , who knows how long it will last . 

never trust an old electric box is dead, this one was drywall mudded and painted over and still hot.

House hacking and using down payment assistance programs are generally less time-intensive than the BRRRR method, but all can be profitable ways to build wealth through real estate.Reach out if you ever need any help !

And the market here in Berkeley is very hot, so it makes me a bit confused when comparing this situation to people who talk of REI in lower costs and cooler markets, as I'm not sure how well the numbers translate.

All I did was look at a property, run the comps, and got a reno budget, So nothing to intense.

Each municipality has different licensing and permitting requirements and "permitted work" can mean a wide spectrum of scopes from replacing a hot water heater to building an addition,  so it's difficult to group all improvements together in the same category. 

Prices are / will continue to rise (especially in the hot season), so I’m gettin out there now!

Otherwise, investors are looking at paltry returns for a time-intensive investment, and no chance of ever actually acquiring property through the liens.

San Antonio is a great place, but man is it hot in the summer!!

It was hot out there and the sheriff stood at a podium while a staffer held an umbrella over her head to shield the sun.