With regard to renovations, I always suggest taking incremental steps to bigger renovations or partnering with someone who has already done a renovation at that level.I've been known to just go for the big rehabs for my personal investments here in Chicago , and during that process, it's always more stressful than it needs to be...As far as navigating the competition, I've found the best thing I can do is get EXTREMELY CLEAR  on what I am looking for; then I am confident pulling the trigger quicky. 

I worked with Armando Montelongo and Nick Vertucci and rich dad poor dad .. these guys made MILLIONS and I am very confident that Pace has made that kind of money Keep in mind he is not selling houses he is just selling information and subscriptions to his club..

.* logistics of maintaining out-of-state property and tenants* having time to research enough about this while moving across the country to be confident in your decisions and planning* having time to research other opportunities, what could be done with the money if you soldReason I bring up the emotional stuff because yeah property is a hassle, but there may be another vision that lets you get everything or most of what you want, with a little bit less hassle, or hassle in a way that bothers you less.

As an investor looking to purchase an STR in a ski town, I’m not sure I’d feel that confident in a court deciding in my favor, personally.

I'd be confident you'll have many takers.

This may help with getting your parents to have more confidence in you financially. 

At this point, I want to save anyone else from experiencing the loss of money and loss of confidence in their ability to judge and trust 3rd parties.

It sounds like you have a wealth of experience, and I’m confident you’ll do amazing on this new journey! 

These are just ideas I have been asking myself.I think if I could just pinpoint a direction I am confident in, it would make things so much easier to focus and really strive toward.

Together I have $50k in deposits for North Port, so a lot on the line for me.Needless to say, after 3 years and counting to have a single house built in Cape Coral, I don't know how I can confidently move forward with the North Port builds.