It would definitely be nice to have someone I can trust help with the process of a flip, or just general improvements. 

I know guys doing so many deals, they have full office staff, acquisition people, project managers, etc. and they are buying 30, 40, 50+ houses a year.

I'm in no rush (I have my plate full in the short-term improving what I have), but in the next year or so I'll need to break through the door barrier if I want to meet my long-term goals.

This method works for me because my rents cover the cost of paying the loan and operating expenses, plus setting aside 10% of the rents for capital improvements and 5% for repairs.  

There are also great tac advantages to owner occupying the house you flip for 2 years so it gives you time to do all the needed projects and enjoy the house as it improves..

Yes, I've become skeptical with tenants ever trying to improve their condition.

That picture was actually taken when I was going to meet with Congressional staff to discuss a program/resource I took part in creating for veterans returning and transitioning into the academic environment.In regards to real estate, I am 35 years old, and yes I am hungry, however, I am not young and flashy.

I might add that it is also in an area that i was not familiar with so I probably over estimated the ARV and over improved even if the market hadn't shifted. 

My  contractor has advised that it would be more cost effective to simply furr out the walls and put up a nice smooth dry wall instead of trying to even out/improve the current situation.

@Elizabeth ColegroveAgreed completely the whole part of me putting the "THINKING" comment in there was becuase they dont like you to think in terms of why are we doing this and how come we don't try this to improve on it or whenever somebody thinks of a process of doing things its shot down before it has the chance to show its real value.