It could also be the renewing nature of the non-conforming house that could be turning buyers off. 

As I am starting out, I can´t help but imagine the possibilities of driving forward more natural building (cob, straw bale, hemp, etc.) in regards to investing in real estate.

Some people are just naturally good at it.

This is a natural thing flipping a house as there is possible way to estimate every cost associated with your project.

Because that initial base price sets the amount of the future increases to follow.New Construction On Housing Units May Come To A HaltCalifornia is already an extremely expensive place to build… there’s all kinds of fees, inspections, nature protection, red tape, etc.

Does anyone here have experience investing in or putting together oil and natural gas exploration investments? 

I agree with Daniel - analyize as many deals as you can and eventually it will become second nature. 

It is completely natural to fear the unknowns in life .

I feel the need to point out that I know this is still an undertaking that requires a great deal of work and knowledge; I don't want anyone to get the idea that I'm looking to "get rich quick" or anything of that nature.

New York-Newark-Jersey City, New York-New Jersey-Pennsylvania Population decrease due to migration, 2010-2017: -21,503Population change, 2010-2017: +3.9% (19,566,480 to 20,320,876)Natural growth, 2010-2017: 1,811,927 births, 1,035,505 deathsMedian home value: $426,300Yes, the Chicken Littles are correct, there is a NET MIGRATION OUT in the 7 year statistics of around -21,503.