While I could sell both properties and turn a large profit, avoiding ongoing maintenance and property taxes, I’m also interested in holding on to both properties as long-term investments.I’ve thought about possibly doing a full demo and rebuilding a custom home in Carlsbad for personal use or to sell down the line for a significant profit.

I am really trying to unleash my inner Cody Davis energy lol. 

Time, Interest, and Energy.  

I can tell you this:  If you do a nice job on the rehabbing, you will never be short on customers. 

It can be done if you have the energy and drive to push forward.

You just need to invest more energy on the most motivated people until you’ve scaled enough to include everyone else.

I would still be a customer today except for the Florida Texting Law.

Some of the best sources for durable furnishings at reasonable prices include:IKEA: They offer modern designs, and some of their higher-end lines are surprisingly durable.Costco: Their furniture tends to be both stylish and durable, often at great prices for the quality you get.Wayfair: Offers a wide range of options, and while not everything is long-lasting, their customer reviews can help you identify durable pieces, just use more caution. 

You should definitely be consistently asking for reviews from happy customers.

The main thing I would look for is breadth of underwriting guidelines and customer service.