They (and I mean the construction manger Perry,here since he was pretty independent), did a fine job for the situation, They were cheep, they put in lower quality finishings (used appliances I think, but that was something we discussed), but I was not building the Taj, so it was all good. 

My goal is to be able to become financially independent within 3 years through real estate investing.

I am looking into real estate investing because the independence and financial freedom of being a full time real estate investor greatly appeals to me.

Independent knowledge accumulation is a pain, but when you get through it you'll know the answers to the bulk of your questions.

Aside from the captives like State Farm, Allstate; you can consider looking at getting a few quotes from an independent broker who has access to the insurance companies I mentioned.  

(All the hype about wholesaling never seems to talk about the market statistics.)Conversely, this is the best market since the 1960's for rentals, and the rental market. 

Going to need a year.The logic:Nowhere in the IRS code does it say "1099 is something you do for tax purposes." 1099 is for independent contractors, not employees.

Again, those obligations cannot be negotiated away.A landlord may require the tenant be responsible for snow and ice remove in a lease provision only where a dwelling has an independent means of egress, not shared with other occupants, and a written lease provides for same.

I had also participated as an independent writer in an architectural magazine "Hacia donde crecen las ciudades" (Where cities are growing towards).

The best indicator of the neighborhood class is what the rents are in the area but the best thing to do is talk to an independent property manager to get their input.