Even in a very strict location like Orange Co, CA, I know the building office was helpful enough to show a landlord what was required so that they could get their permit without a formal professional set of drawing plans.For sure you want to build with an approved building permit if required and meet their requirements.

Them selling isn't as easy as collecting a check and deep down they want to have the piece of mind that whoever buys isn't going to treat the house poorly or anger the neighbors.

Essentially meaning that any time of work you put in, be it in lead generation, submitting offers, etc, you won't see the fruits of those labors until about 90 days out.

You need to be hyper local - I'd go to brokerages and hand out sweets (or fruit!)

I work heavily with investors and honestly, 70% never buy and do waste our time, however that is the nature of being an agent..doing what others won't because most of the 18,000+ licensed agents (just in Central FL.) are looking for the low hanging fruit and right now, there is plenty of that. 

Our situation:We live in Orange County Ca.

The BP estimator for rents gives you gross rents, not net figures, so it may be an apples and oranges comparison you’re making.

I think the lowest hanging fruit would be the popcorn ceilings. 

I definitely believe your work ethic will translate over and start to bear continual fruit for you.

Most are after the Low Hanging Fruit and screw the owner.