I wish I had known about it when I was younger because I likely would have bought my first house much sooner.

If I knew then what I know now, I would have started much sooner, as soon as I could get any kind of downpayment.I would have bought a small home or condo with two or three bedrooms.

This took about 3 months to complete but it could’ve been done sooner.

In that case there is simply no progress being made, and no education the person is gaining that will ultimately allow them to work towards their investing goals.To your question about equity in a property to recycle sooner, I think the typical rehabbed TK property will likely not have significant equity to be able to cash out refi immediately to reinvest. 

I know I will find answers if I keep reading and exploring, but I have a potential deal going right now, so I need the answers sooner rather than later.1.

You also run the risk of burning good leads by showing them a filthy apartment.You may want to appeal to your outgoing tenant that each of your goals are aligned, and the sooner you find a qualified applicant, the less showings will need to occur - and the level of housekeeping (or lack thereof) is working against that mutual goal. 

You can't NOT go to the gym, and expect results. 

The faster I finish the project, the sooner I can sell the property or, if I plan to keep it, the sooner I can get tenants in there.Now, if I'm adding square footage (i.e. a room, a bathroom, etc.) or if I'm adding something like a pool, then yes,  I will get a permit BECAUSE I want the additions to be added to the property profile. 

@Angela Levy Yes, it's common to get a quit claim deed from the owner so that you can take possession of the property sooner. 

Gonna go fix a tenant’s dryer, see a few properties and hit the gym.