I also have zero interest in positioning ourselves as a “value” offering in an industry where top performers can 2x + the cheaper companies. 

At the end of the day, having adequate capital to purchase deals is a crucial part of this industry.

You have some great goals and sound pretty adventurous so you are in the right industry lol I love hiking and would love to kitesurf but will start with paddle boarding first. 

Nail holes need to be filled where tack strips where, but ripping the staples from the hardwood resulted in several rough spots that need to be sanded down.We have no experience with hardwood refinishing- what are our options to avoiding a full scale hardwood refinish?

Wife is a realtor, hubby is part owner of an industrial construction company.Ideally wed love to get a fix and flip for our first investment.1- what is something you wished you knew before your first flip?

It doesn't take long to learn how to spot a good deal.6.

It's helpful to know that downtown might be a tough spot for investment properties right now, while the suburbs seem to offer more opportunities.

Rely on industry acknowledged experts for advice.

Keep your loan approval process quick and flexible, build strong industry relationships, and offer competitive rates.

Mike,I am in Pinellas County, Florida and our area by Seminole, Treasure Island, Madiera Beach, Saint Petersburg/St.Pete Beach, Tierra Verde are all great LTR and STR spots.