At least a lot better than the path I chose to take. 

I feel my skill set, with an extensive background in project management, estimating, and renovations, makes me well suited for REI and  I am eager to start taking steps to transition my career to this industry.

For those just starting out: keep taking consistent action and small steps.

We said we would buy as-is and take care of all the trash ourselves.

There is a lot to say here that would take awhile to write but a few things:  1. 

And I require whoever I start training to view these documents in my Google Drive.

(It could take 8 years to get to today’s market rent, if market rent didn’t increase $1 during those 8 years.  

The courts did not take lightly the forced deed in lieu at signing and rejected it.3.

.: I just hired an architect to design and plans submit for ADU in my 8 multi unit to use the tuck under parking.Some people say do not try to be the general contractor as it will take way more time, costly mistakes and will be nearly impossible to manage with current work. best to hire a company that will do it all and cost about $250 per square foot.

You sell after 12 months and take no depreciation expense in the first year.