OPI would assess your fire potential first.  

Nights, weekends, holidays, etc.To keep this on-topic, though...DO figure out what's healthy for you to manage but remember it's a process where every experience teaches you good and bad (and be patient with that process).DON'T sweat the small stuff (damage/costs under $50, undisclosed dogs, etc.) but DO find a way to learn, prevent, put in better practices to maintain your sanity. 

Assuming:40 hours: W2 job56 hours: Sleep21 hours: Basic daily tasks= 51 hours potential REI time💡 Pro Tip: It's not about finding time; it's about allocating the time you have strategically.🎯 Your 6-Month Timeline:Month 1: Foundation (5-7 hours/week)Morning routine: 1 hour daily market researchEvening routine: Deal analysis practiceWeekend: BP forums & networkingKey Goal: Analyze 10 deals on paperMonth 2: Education (8-10 hours/week)Complete 1 RE courseJoin 2 local REI groupsSchedule lunch breaks with agentsKey Goal: Build your initial power team listMonth 3: Systems (10-12 hours/week)Set up deal tracking systemCreate document templatesEstablish banking relationshipsKey Goal: Ready to make offersMonth 4: Lead Generation (12-15 hours/week)Drive neighborhoods after workWeekend open housesSetup automated MLS alertsKey Goal: Generate first 5 qualified leadsNow, the Owners and Brokers you deal with may not enjoy this, but you can certainly "practice" making offers.  

.: Quote from @Robert Ellis: Quote from @Brandon Blackmon: Hello BP Community,I want to start flipping homes in my market, and potentially out of state, and I want to know how to budget for a General Contractor.

Do you have a potential DSCR scenario that you're looking to apply for? 

It's a good practice to overestimate costs and underestimate after-repair values (ARV) to keep your expectations realistic.

Look at occupancy rates, average daily rates, and competition to understand the potential for success.Property Management: Consider how you'll manage the property remotely.

Private money lenders are not always individuals (my company, for example), nor do they confine their lending practices to friends, family, and other investors they know.

I’ve had a few tenants and potential tenants complain about the difficulty to signup, and sign the lease.

Your insights into the importance of a knowledgeable capital partner and the potential of these projects are valuable.