I would say 30k would be a good amount.You could spend alot more or substantial less.You can save some money by buying quality used furniture off Craigslist or FB marketplace. 

I need to continue to pursue cash flow but would very much like to be in a more remote position to spend time on the lending side because being a realtor and appraiser is limiting in a local geographic sense. 

However, you could definitely spend the time to figure it out yourself and do it. 

No reason to spend thousands.

At that time, I would have agreed that "small changes make big differences over time and this is how home loans are paid off within 5-8 years" (ie. for "someone who takes home at least 1.50 for every dollar they spend").But it really annoys me that this type of "5-8 years" hyperbole is being promoted to people who don't earn 50% more than they need to spend, and who don't have a high interest rate anyway.Another point is: So what if it takes 30 years to pay off your home?

To avoid tax fraud, keep accurate records of your rent and spending.

I.e. if you pay $1,500 in rent right now, when you are living your own property, you are in a better position as long as you are spending less than $1,500/mo all said and done, so even if you are out of pocket $800/mo, you have better cash flow and building equity than just continuing to rent.All that being said, in many markets, most deals are not cash flowing unless you put a significant amount of money down on the loan.  

You don't know if you'll enjoy the sport, but you want to spend $200,000 building an indoor court to practice and go pro???"

Also if an architect to go in to spend a few grand to draw them up kills the deal then to me it’s not a deal if it is that tightWhat are plans for?

That means, 95% of the work you do and the money you spend will be wasted.