They have apparently correct decision in all aspects of their design, price point, and the market sector to target.

I've been perusing a 'hood where I am very interested in buying houses because of the low price/good cash flow aspect... the longer I've spent investigating my target 'hood, I've noticed that there is actually a 'hood within a 'hood.

Yes, I have done many aspects of RE, including developing lots and larger land parcels.

The survivalist aspect is fine (food & water storage, etc.).

Ask any investor and they will tell you that rehab is about the hardest aspect of investing.

Managing and maintenance is not the only time aspect involved in your re investment business or anyone else's for that matter.

Hi Stephen,Two great books that I would recommend are "Flip" by Rick Villani which covers all aspects of rehabbing and flipping properties, and "Home Improvement 1-2-3" from Home Depot.

It is the principal that you are paying off with the aid of a tenant that is the essential aspect of your REI income.

Make sure you trust the reliability of your comps, as this is probably the most important aspect of the flip these days.Good luck!

I've working fwith my REI for a few months and find the most challenging aspect is finding the time to do all the detail work necessary while holding down a full time job that often involves overnight travel.