These people are rooted in common sense. 

Generally, people doing a live-in flip will try to do the majority of the work themselves and only contract out things they can't do.

My mind is blown by all the creativity and we're lucky that we're in Milwaukee and from my experience, most people are very willing to share their brain with you.

Everything I was being told sounded too good to be true and makes me wonder why most people aren't doing this.

I also enjoy designing people's homes mainly friends and family and I love renovation projects! 

Above $150k is also tough because there are only so many areas that will command price points $200k+ and only so much demand from end buyers.That said, I know people that do it and do well with it.

I not only joined this site for the knowledge, but in hopes to find a community of like minded people that are interested in helping others to grow.

People expect more. 

Well, regardless of experience, people are going to assume younger people are not as qualified, skilled or yes, even experienced (haha, I know it is goofy!).

The other issue is the time and energy it takes to sort this out if you end up being reassessed (some people never have it happen.)