DEMAND is the foundation of your pro forma, so don't shortcut the process. 

-Ramp up deal flow, -build teams to do the work, learn about the property management , identify locations to buy intoStage 2) Develop a foundation of 100 properties so that economies of scale kick in.  

Here's an example of a door I found at lowes just doing a quick search.

The City states that it has a 1086 sq ft basement (we got 1087 from our measurements), and the square footage of the entire foundation is 1165 according to the City and 1209 sq ft according to our measurements (a 3.8% difference). 

I called a plumber the other day he said it's due to water coming into the foundation

These fluctuating factors are in a constant state of flux and having a well balanced strategy to tackle both is key differentiator from growing a portfolio based on solid foundations versus quicksand.If you can balance most importantly the leverageable equity growth and your equity being optmized across the entire portfolio of properties along with your cashflow you can go from annual 2-3x up to 10-20-30x which is what one member mentioned above how it took him years to get to 30 but then he recently added 150.Best of Luck,

I'm currently working as a technology business analyst/product manager for a global financial institution with 5 years of experience.Some options and pathways that I'm looking into at the moment:1) Working in real estate brokerage/consulting (specifically within the "hotel" groups) - far from resort development but would give the foundational real estate skills2) Going back to school and getting a masters degree in real estate development - expensive, both in terms of time and money, but would set me straight and could focus on working for a resort developer right after3) Thinking of ways I can start right now entrepreneurially (redeveloping small projects and moving up) - risk, lack of funds, knowledge, but I'd be my own boss right off the bat4) Reaching out to resort developers with similar visions that might have potential opportunities - how many will pick up their phones?

Thanks in advance  1) I found that its best to join facebook groups in your target markets and ask there, or find good PMs and Inspection Companies in the area through google/yelp and ask them who they would refer for minor rehabs (im talking cosmetic under $20K for your first couple rentals before you start trying to move walls and deal with foundation issues)2) Havent don't it so not sure, but I've read in forums $12-150/sq ft3) In my market of KC and Indy, if its major work (e.g. 30K or higher, it really depends on ARV, but ive usually gotten it 40 cents on the dollar)

Double wides with permanent foundations are the easiest.  

Need a good foundation before building, if you want it to last.Same way - get your financial house in order before investing.Sounds like you know what is right.