But I think its incredibly tricky for professional builders to make a decent profit at it.

For personal/professional reasons, we would prefer the public didn't know what specific stock we are investing in.Having said that, is it permissible/legal for my wife and I to create an LLC for the sole purpose of keeping our names private? 

My father is in the real-estate game and with the previous experience I got, I've realized that this is definitely something i enjoy and would like to pursue.For the passed 3 months I have been concentrating on increasing my real estate investing knowledge daily through books (7), many podcasts and articles as well as youtube videos.

Cameron, RSMeans books is what some professional and college courses teach.

So we get a quote from Stanley Steemer, let them know we will be having them professionally deodorized.

Hi Everyone, I’m a Boston based professional.

So we get a quote from Stanley Steemer, let them know we will be having them professionally deodorized.

If you work in a professional manner, the tenants will believe you.  

I have a lot of pictures, and videos of everything that was not finished or done well.

Plus you keep the low prop 13 protected tax base, and you'll be dealing with the best professional tenant base all along.