All this is to say that self managing is not hard, costly or labor intensive. 

It is more management intensive but often more profitable than renting out the whole house. 

I am 40 but I have no plans for doing intensive type of investments.    

This is a capital intensive business.

Talk to your local lender and let them know up front what your intensions are with the property you are trying to purchase.I've not used the 203K loan, yet. 

You’re going to be negative on cash flow likely for a while and buying, bringing in, setting up and selling is a great way to create a ton of value but it is capital intense and time consuming.

I don't want to install irrigation and South Florida lawns are VERY intensive to keep DECENT@JingJing He That was probably a bad idea, sure.  

In other words, imagine the intensity of the emotion you get when you have been grossly overcharged for something and all the work that you are willing to go through to get back the money you were incorrectly charged.

Flippers and holders are now also showing more caution in general, perhaps especially for intensive rehabs in high-risk neighborhoods. 

I would love to go to this meeting, my daughter has a basketball tournament going on so I'm not sure if I can make it.