I think you hit the nail on the head with both your answers @Jeffrey Stasz.

You nailed it on the issue of working at it though.

Time, however, is not a renewable resource.Pick one thing you really like and go nail it my man and look back proudly on what you have accomplished.

I guess we can use that time to get our bids and nail down our sub-contractor list.DAY 12: MEETING WITH THE ARCHITECTWe spent about an hour at the property today with the architect, reviewing our proposed drawings, discussing what we wanted to build and getting his feedback.

@Russell Brazil hit the nail on the head.

You nailed it Jay.

Your search skills need polishing :)http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/22/topics/77518-how-to-break-into-private-lending

@Claudio Golia a wealth of great advice here and I think @Jay Hinrichs hit the nail on the head regarding vacation rentals in areas you would actually like to live. 

Learning is my greatest strength and I'm certain that I can figure this out if I can find the right people to work with.Hi Matt,Before going out and looking for partners on the deal, you might want to nail down your lenders.

If you "LOVE" doing real estate and having dirty finger nails and "HATE" sitting at a desk, maybe it's worth it to you to accept a lower compensation to be a flipper full time.