This is after all construction in Los Angeles, if you've never done it before add 50k.If you have $500,000 in cash I suggest you use it elsewhere, this years long headache is likely not worth the 1000's of man hours you will also have to put into it running your very own team of scientists.

I suggest focusing on building your "Core 4" team—agent, lender (one who can finance both the purchase/rehab and refinance is ideal), contractor, and property manager.

The heck with all these suggestions.

Hi,I suggest you create a bank account with one of the bigger banks in your area that has many locations.  

I have spoke with engineer yesterday and he also pointed the same suggestions.

You should start with both of these suggestions. 

She asked my opinion and I suggested removing a few items from the front - which she appreciated.

I would suggest you start looking into South Eastern Wisconsin.

I'm not too familiar with the markets yet but research I've done suggests that the towns of New Britain, New Haven and Hartford all have a good mix of inventory and low prices coupled with plenty of amenities, night life, cafes, etc and local colleges to bring younger people to the area year after year.

I would suggest making sure that you are following a set format/style of house each time you flip to systemize it more2.