We are trying to help you not step into the mud puddle you are about to.Your attitude is a classic combination of a lack of self-awareness, misplaced bravado, and anonymity.

I just wish local appraisers were as optimistic as our tax assessors who inflate (taxable) value beyond comprehension.A colleague spent 3 months & a lot of money rehabbing a classic old home only to have it appraised too low.

You mentioned passive income - John Schaub's "Building wealth one house at a time" is classic. 2.

This is the classic BRRR approach.

But toys that I have spent money on are  pinball machines,  a classic car,  etc.  

A success that comes from overcoming obstacles and finding creative ways to get involved in real estate investing.In 2014, I set out on a journey that had all the makings of a classic boondoggle. 

Classic case of that is   Oakland CA and Piedmont CA values about double when you have Piedmont schools.

You made the classic mistake of putting ample time into the degree, but not putting enough time into figuring out your career path.

You can often reface exiting cabinets instead of replacing.If you are using any white paint, consider Benjamin Moore Decorator’s White, it’s a classic shade that you can use repeatedly in other rooms & properties.  

I like the matching appliance epoxy for scratches and dents, then classic oven cleaner inside (my tenants somehow break/ruin self cleaning...