If you can focus more on that, then the bottom line profit you will be light years ahead of most flippers. 

After the first go for one with a light rehab.   

The easiest way is to do a BRRRR on light-value add properties.

No foreclosure or court action required.3.You might also consider depending on where it is, no electrical or lighted signs if that might be a consideration to you. 

While there are some rather light legal and tax aspects, buying or selling a note is not rocket science.The hard part is selecting the right note and obtaining the right or an acceptable price.

However, I'm now reading Dave Meyer's book Start With Strategy to learn more about whether long-term residential rentals is even the best approach or if I should be looking into other strategies, in light of my overall goal.After Start With Strategy I plan to read Set For Life by Scott Trench, but what other recommendations do you guys have at the strategic level?

Keep sharing stories, it helps people like me that find it hard to see the light at the end off the tunnel.  

Though we haven’t closed our first deal yet, we’re ready to jump and pull the rip cord as soon as our coach gives the green light!

I gutted it and added new drywall, new light fixtures, new bathrooms, new paint, new kitchen, new furniture and new flooring and new windows.

I couldn't find any threads on BP that mention him in a negative light, is he another charlatan?