Anything helps, if I'm not too clear on the concept or additional information is needed please ask.  

Flip properties do not have capital gains, long or short term, and they do not have in-service and depreciation concepts.

Of course some people were doing this stuff before 2007 when his book came out but I think you are right about him bringing those concepts into the mainstream. 

I’ve seen that work once trust is established and you’ve shown proof of concept.

Best of luck with the build and your future business and thanks for journaling it here for all to see and follow along with.

When I was going through school in my early years, I found that the best skill to learn was how to learn itself.If you can do that correctly, combine it with books and the internet, you can wind up making the world your mentor.BUT, I can see there are certain concepts that might be counter-intuitive to my personal opinion.For instance, I keep hearing that the best way to learn is from making your own Mistakes.I try to see the other side and I do know that when you make a mistake, it's most likely you won't repeat it... but why must you make the mistake when you can learn from someone else's mistakes?

@Shane H.We'll have to close some gaps in your story and address some basic concepts before arriving to an answer.1.

http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/11/25/bidding-for-...I read this article and thought this was an interesting concept. 

That’s the progression from Unconscious Incompetence to Conscious Incompetence.Here's one explanation of this concept.7.Practice these skills any time you can, on anyone.

Sounds like a good concept, but not clear on some of your details.