I know your cost of living May be higher than mine was (I live in Virginia), but the skills you develop from this will be extremely useful in many ways. 

The other extreme is you could be your own GC and price out the various trades you need and coordinate the schedules. 

A ton of free information out there that's extremely valuable.

I have two vacancies in two different markets and it has been extremely slow despite the positive feedback and price. 

Thanks in advance.Hi Vhernadette, the truth is replacing a $500k salary in just a few years is extremely ambitious, even for someone with the right mindset.

@Tom StevensonHELOC money is extremely expensive - if you buy something that is 100% financed, either entirely with the proceeds from the HELOC, or with HELOC money for the down payment and a conventional loan, you will lose money.

Ripple coin is a protocol for use between banks to prodded transactions extremely quickly.

The amount of cash-flowing deals in your market is extremely low, so when you get one you should hold on to it as long as you can so you can reap the benefits of that LA appreciation especially if the property is in a good location. 

You can probably find an online link about how extreme temperature changes are not the ideal way to heat a home and cost more in the long run.I don't know what the local rental rules are where you are, but look them up and see if you can give her notice. 

I've personally done 60 deals in Detroit this year and I've seen monthly property taxes anywhere from $20/mo (extremely rare) to $350/month.