The information about basic real estate investing has been democratized for quite a while, and I can't imagine there are any deep dark secrets being shared there that will get you rich quickly. 

I would imagine if your stick with it and become a stellar host (especially in an area like Pittsburg where there are countless reasons for folks to be traveling), you will eventually see the gold.Our experience right now is bookings are DEFINITELY softer than when we first started and competition was fewer.

He rents from his former neighbor for 500 a month and still works hard everyday but imagine waking up and seeing the house you worked to build for 24 years just being inhabited by a family that isn't yours.

Vegas is not that old, so I imagine the buyer has options.

Can’t imagine why it would be deleted. 

If one rental and your home have you a bit lost just imagine how confusing 30 would be if you didn't escrow taxes.

I've never been to Travis or Bexar county sales, but imagine there is a lot of competition and money there. 

Imagine ONLY a 5% increase.

I've got to go take care of some HUD tenants James, sorry I didn't answer the question to your satisfaction, I can imagine that must be frustrating for you to think that I have to do something to the level in which you require in order to be sufficient.

Let me explain that better, imagine your rehab is $100k, you would need to do part of the rehab, maybe $10k, and then you can get the funds for those first $10k reimbursed so you can keep progressing with the rehab.Given your experience, I would recommend you start with a moderate or light rehab, mostly cosmetic work so that you can do it yourself and won't get your profit decreased by hiring third parties.