A lot of people in the current fire area had their insurance canceled lately and are really screwed, Reminds me of Florida and the insurance problem caused by the hurricanes. also thing of the Lahina fire on Maui there was no forest there freak down slope winds and buildings that were built with very dry timber with no fire protection in mind.. this stuff happens.If were gonna use fires as a measure of "good" or "bad" than Canada is hell and most of the country should evacuate because holly-heck do they have fires galore. 

What qualifications do you believe you possess that would make you a good candidate to advise others on the quality, safety and performance of potential investments?

But it also depends on your risk tolerance- if you have a decent safety net, you can leverage yourself a bit.

I've used an online designer before, you send her photos, measurements of the room and existing furniture, and your budget and she presents you with design options and the links to buy!

 @Patrick Pan not all states take such measures, and you can ask a reputable tenant screening company in your area how that works.  

Keep in mind that I am selling them as affordable fixer uppers and usually only address any health, safety, and functionality issues.

"load" of dirt is a little vague. make sure you have cubic yards measured with tickets or ask for them. 6 axle trucks can take 15-18 yards

So there is something said to go at a measured pace as a beginner… even if only your first couple of deals.  

= 1,085  Some of the thinning's are saleable.At 25 years harvest 1,085 trees.You measure at the small diameter end of the log. 

In hindsight I can see all the mistakes I made but...pura vida.I do my proformas and try to calculate returns but I don't measure the value of investments purely on these terms like some others who've responded to you.