If you are staying in their field estimate for the repairs they likely aren’t going to care who does the work.   

If you aren't in a position to invest in a wholesaling coaching program right now, I'd recommend searching Youtube for free guidance.

Most appraisers aren't bad guys, they're just too busy, and probably unfamiliar with a lot of the neighborhoods they're looking at. 

I'm curious to know why more agents aren't willing to work (when they can under their broker) or why more brokers don't allow their agents to work "a la carte" - or a fee for service structure. 

Those same tax breaks that were created by politicians to artificially change the market in the first place.The tax breaks aren't a separate thing. 

I guess there still aren't enough podcasts, forums, books. 

Firstly, it's important to point out that Pismo Beach, like many other California towns, has imposed stricter regulations on STRs in recent times.The city has drawn a distinction between three types of authorized 'Less Than 30-Day Rentals,' specifically a "Short Term Rental," a "Vacation Rental," and a "Homestay Rental."

If you aren't taking cash out / doing a cash out refinance, you will generally have a better rate.

Insurance has been crazy in Tampa and im curious to know if anyone that does buy and holds has any good insurance companies they can recommend that aren't charging outrageous rates.

Some people cook, some do alot of take out but in general they aren't around much.