Done right, college gives you tools to earn a much better living, doing something you enjoy doing, and expands your mind and thought process to improve your critical thinking and reasoning and realizing there's a whole lot to life, more than you'll ever be able to experience in your limited lifespan.2.

I really enjoy your insight Joe.

If you do not, you may get bids from contractors that can not be compared to each other because the contractors have a different view of the quality of work or materials you envision.

Cleveland is especially interesting because you can find multifamily properties at lower entry prices compared to other markets.Network locally – While connecting online is great, building relationships with local realtors, property managers, and contractors can really accelerate your success.

The problem comes from an investor's conditioning to never pay contractors upfront, or they will not finish the job.

We have agents, contractors, wholesalers, etc. 

Outside of real estate, I enjoy spending time with my wife and kids, as well as playing golf, collecting comics and sports cards, and binging the next show on Netflix.I am very excited to meet people with common interests, network, learn, and help where I can.

If you have a large amount of properties, probably best to have a contractor do it for you.

I gave the drawing to my contractor to file for the permit.

Just remember for every glamorous flip or lucrative rental, there’s a puzzle waiting to be solved, sometimes involving old graves, sometimes involving new regulations, and always requiring creativity and patience.So, the next time you’re having a bad day—your contractor didn’t show up, a deal fell through, or you just discovered your property has a surprise pool—just remember: at least you’re not trying to figure out where the bodies are buried.