It's labor intensive, and if you're out of state, it's even more time-consuming just to vet the agents, property managers, look over all the properties, etc.

In other words, is it a good place for motels and hotels.It's also more labor intensive (more cleanings and phone calls to take), but it can be very profitable.

I do know that as an investor these should be concerns, given that real estate is a long term, capital intensive business.

Stucco seems like a labor intensive exterior. could you switch to  some Hardy type materials to cut down the labor... guess stucco will pay for itself over time.. are you able to have the duplex on one water and sewer tap or do you need separate taps for each unit. 

To avoid suspension of Matrix access and applicable reinstatement fees, you must attend the orientation within the given timeframe.This is absolutely outrageous - a FULL DAY to access the MLS, AFTER I went through the incredibly intensive process just to get my license?

Flipping is a little less intense than wholesaling.

My biggest issue is that the forums are extremely resource intensive.

They can more be capital intensive than some hard real estate but they're great alternative passive investments.

The community is really growing on me and between the kids school, coaching basketball, my wives coworkers @ Mission and the mountain biking, I'm really enjoying it here. 

You need to find a team who has track record of intensive value add or building background as well as good management background so that you know they can manage the project for years to come.