These large buyers/owners would discover that no matter how much they controlled their processes, it was extremely common to have multiple houses in the same neighborhood (or even on the same street) with dramatically different floor plans, mechanicals, and finishes.

Naturally, you can also figure out that he knew which guy lived next door that can rebuild virtually anything mechanical (I have a T-shirt the kids got me called "Mr.

What I am trying to figure out are the ROI on this and the mechanics/logistics.I set up an excel spreadhseet to try to do this. 

Hi Gillian,The process we followed to identify where to invest was a very mechanical one.  

Mechanicals, electrical, plumbing, etc...

For example, on our acreage pre-conversion to mechanized pruning when vines our young, our vine care labor costs will swing from $600-800k down to $75-100K after mechanization.

I had no mechanical ability but I wanted it so badly I knew I would figure it out.

The car enthusiast stuck as a computer developer will be no happier than the computer geek stuck as an auto mechanic.

Just bought a long term rental in Florence, SC with a non-working pool (ripped liner & old mechanics).

Plus the ladies love a man who is handy so there is a plus.Another thing I forgot to mention is to buy mechanical devices that can save you time and labor when you go to repair stuff.