My kids can do as good job of raking leaves, taking out the trash, and cleaning the bathroom.

In our case improved operations provides the self-funding to make these investments possible, to the detriment of cash flow during the first 4-5 years, but we planned for that going in.  

If it's a big job needing practically everything completed, including permits and drawings, etc., then you're much better off with a GC for your own sanity.

Hi @Kevin Cao,I used that one, it did the job.

I work a full time engineering job while I try to do all my own repairs/maintenance. 

How the Fourth Commandment will make you a successful investorIt never fails: each time we start a new property a contractor will ask me why they can’t work for us on Saturdays.You see, our job sites shut down on Saturdays.

I know Salesforce is supposed to be a key jobs anchor in the near future, but they arent bringing in anything close to 9k jobs. 

Since wholesaling is just a job (with no income guarantees) that requires an incredible amount of knowledge, I would do my extra $80k/yr OT.  

I'm interested in real estate investment brokerage (day job), real estate investing (night/weekend job), family, friends, and Formula 1 auto racing.Though I'm only now a member, I've been familiar and lurking with BP for years.

Finally got a guy on site August 21, and through a cavalcade of screw ups he finally completed his job September 6th with us closing today.