Fuel for the day: A bold dark roast coffee from Bulletproof and some protein from Pilgrims Jerky.

But now, you have the information to go out and close deal after deal (as long as you have enough grind and perseverance to stick with it - just like going to the gym with goals of losing weight and gaining muscle). 

Feel free to connect so we can share some information on that area and Florence or Muscle Shoals if you are open, best of luck. 

If you get a couple hundred under your belt, youl'll be on your way to building that investing muscle.

Im a 70s muscle car kinda guy but ill find anything to love about a nice vehicle.....

Skills, tools, subs, muscle you have to complete fast on paper.Architectural plans with elevations.Plat map, drawing where house goes, title report, gas lines, cost breakdowns, temporary power...Reports of existing utilities.Notes on conversation with planning desk on time frame.Combining the two loan types can be done, you need to be a great secretarial story teller on paper.

You've clearly been exercising your mental muscle for deal analysis and there will be others.

They are like two different muscle groups, so why spend years working out your legs if your goal is to have big arms?

Birmingham is a very popular market, not sure if you're open on Florence and Muscle Shoals, Alabama where we manage.I would be more than glad to help you with insights... we won't just help you find an investment but we can also help you manage it. 

My aim is to not only profit financially but to gain in the process some intangible assets, such as project management skills, getting to know reliable professionals (i.e. realtors, contractors, designers, etc.) for the long-term, getting acquainted with the local market's promises and pitfalls, and basically adding some entrepreneurial muscle going into my next project.My strategy is to go small: find a second-hand apartment in a good location (I don't have enough funds for a GREAT location...); no more than 60-70 m2 (that's about 650-750 f2) to, among other things, lower renovation costs; 1-2 bedrooms, street facing and with a lift (if said apartment is above the second floor); with good bones, i.e., needs only partial renovation.