Did you learn from a "Guru", have a mentor, or teach yourself through books and anything else you could get your hands on? 

I currently hold a full-time job that I do not enjoy, does not pay very much, and is not teaching me useful skills, real estate-related or otherwise.

Everyone has their own style.

The risk you face depends on the age and style of the building you buy, and how long you plan to own it.If you plan to own longer-term, it is understandable that you would consider earthquake risk. 

Because many people including myself have put together great resources in depth on their strategies.You outline looks good "generally" but honestly experience is the thing that will teach you to "tighten" it up.

I have been using the game to teach the basics but he made the connection to real life on his own.  

As long as the furniture and accessories fit the style of the house, i.e. contemporary, cottage, etc., the stagers have done their job. 

I always recommend people to invest in getting licensed not only because I started out doing that, but it will teach you so much about the real estate industry, and I think it will make you not only a better wholesaler, but a better real estate investor altogether whether you wholesale, fix and flip, etc.

What are some good strategies for this style of REI?  

@Elizabethcolegrove @Elizabeth colegrove I like your style of investing.