Plus, it gives you more control over quality and timelines.

Foundations are tricky because there are usually multiple ways to address something and foundation contractors like to scare people into spending the most possible. 

Though I appreciate the idea of finding online resources and studying them, I find that a curated, tried and true formula (if it works) is much more worth my time than spending time trying to find which resource works best and then spitballing the ideas until something sticks. 

We do nice kitchens and stainless appliances, have cleaning service, pest control, landscaping and address any maintenance issues immediately. 

What is not known is how much time and effort you spend to run this business as if you take the $85k and minus salary(ies) to run it, then what would it net gain you?

He may get stuck with rent control laws that prevent him from catching up later. 

As we have 100+ year old trees on the property, as well as a pond and year round stream, I think it could also be used for a tiny-home or tiny-office (commercial) community, which would allow me to maintain control of my property long term and providing recurring revenue to me (my company). 

Now it’s probably the Midwest,But my the time you get to the Midwest and establish a footprint and “street credibility” with the brokers and sellers another market may be strong.If you are going to invest out of area, you will need to spend “face to face” “boots on the ground time” there.

I live in Asheville, NC and also have experience/ spend time in Austin, TX and New Hampshire.

I don't like the idea of spending $100 a month to access the list, and then spend .12-.15 cents per skip trace.