That should mitigate the stress of the negative cash flow component because you've shifted your focus from making money to adding value to your life and family's lives. 

RE flipping is akin to adding a second full time job, 2 more spouses, and 6 children The moment you begin.  

My investor had so many ideas of what he could do with all the space from multiple garages, to adding a 4th unit, he was very excited to take on this project.

The bathroom was completely redone, fixtures updated, in addition to adding a full size washer and dryer.

Spiders have fangs that inject venom into their prey, and most kinds spin webs in which to capture other insects." 

Been listening to a lot of podcasts and look forward to adding more tools to my toolbox. 

And, "since I only approved the outside a/c unit, we now need to ad the inside part at another $1300."

I guess I assumed just being willing to spend $10k wasn't the only barrier to adding a brand new legal garden unit, since you are up against zoning rules that exist for a reason.   

@Andrew Postell one more question, with respect to Schedule E when you say "add it back" to income are you referring to adding it back on the tax form (i.e Sch E line X) some place and if so where?

if you are open to adding some sweat equity (remodeling), several Austin zip codes in the north, east, and south have options for you.