Because the percentage moves are going to be slower, you could use a little bit of leverage to enhance your gains more.  

My thing is I hate being told what to do and how to do it so not having full control agitates me !

They have both been invaluable to me in different ways, which I think about in context of the E-Myth's paradigm of working "In" your business vs. working "On" your business.The REI mentor started out as an informal/unpaid relationship where I would occasionally ask him a few questions (I tried to be respectful of his time and not overwhelm him).  

The word EVICTION caught my eye since vacation rentals is my thing, and I can't even imagine!  

Tie between The E-Myth and Wealthy Barber, Think and Grow Rich a close second.3.

@Jeff Lundeen, it’s a myth that CA has an exodus problem.This data’s a little old, but it’s all I could find in the 5 minutes before dinner time:In 2018, net outflow was 190K.

Be able to transform the community where I live into a better one by transforming houses that are already forgotten, decaying, etc. into something new (appealing to the eyes, enhancing the beauty of the neighborhood, etc). 

The myth of the state going empty is far from it.

The E Myth Revisited is a great book that explains what happens when someone with an employee mindset starts a business.

double check your vetting process for potential enhancements and ensure your ready if you get a call for a reference check.