While it would be tempting to demo for others, we really need to stay focused on the goal, and not get distracted by other "good" opportunities.  

It's not "necessary" because it's a small space, but it will make it more efficient so your A/C isn't running on high and distracting you and it should help reduce noise from outside.

So I just buy pretty broad index funds for the most part and hang onto them long term.Sticking to real estate for my active investing has been a good plan for me because it has allowed me to master the process without being too distracted.

Like owning a 2nd business, it will add nothing to the value of the portfolio.Second, if it takes time and distracts you from the primary business, be very careful.

It's very easy to get distracted or delayed because of missing parts or tools.

If he's also an agent, that could mean he's not a great contractor or distracted- not a deal breaker, but if he has his toes in more than one career, that's not necessarily a good sign. 

They are shiny objects distracting you from trying your hand at something new.

Yeah, I'm always torn when it comes to iPhone video... and I usually err on the side of making those clips smaller, over having it be large and (distractingly) poor quality, comparatively.

With that clarification @Ezra Simon this makes more sense.A family friend - more of a private lender - has offered their nest egg for you to help manage and grow and they want you to watch that nest without other distractions.  

Because it's so easy to be overwhelmed and distracted with all of the REI info on this site alone not to mention elsewhere, I'd encourage you to learn what you need to know for the first step and then do it.