One more thing, I plan on spending 15-25 hours a week on the flip myself (I've designed & built a house for my parents & maintain my parents rental (their old house), so I'm pretty handy).  

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Plus, so many Millenials saw their parents get burned, even those who didn't buy at the peak, some of them are turned off and don't see buying a home as a good investment.

He claims that is none of my business since the city owns it.While it is true the city does control the first 25 ft of property I am the one who will have to replace and repair any lawn damage, and i would be responsible to keep it mowed. 

I strongly dislike the continued pressure of HomeAway to be in control of property for which they have contributed nothing and want to position myself with data and system independent of them but one which is compatible with HomeAway and is inexpensive. 

A house in my parents neighborhood has recently gone up for sale (by owner) and I was thinking about renting it out if possible.

I plan on spending 15-25 hours a week on the flip myself (I've designed & built a house for my parents & maintain my parents rental (their old house), so I'm pretty handy).  

The regulations have gone out of control and the storm water management alone will run into the 10's of thousands.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.Download BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

For example, don't quote me exactly on this but, in 2014 my parents county (clay) sold 28 vacant lots with 450 on the market.