Start small and work up in a logical progression. 

The latest trend for mixed-use developments are certainly a step in the right direction, but they seem to only happen with multi-million dollar projects approved on a case by case basis, so the amount of progress you will see this way will be limited due to the high friction.

The house itself is solid and has brought several good surprises, and we've gotten compliments from several investors (I've invited a few to check out the property during the work-in-progress).  

First of all, wow this site is a jackpot for information and insight into RE investing!

So making progress!

I started with the leasing hustle and was able to see first hand rehabs in progress, learn areas of the city, and what leasing to tenants was all about.  

@Arlis Barba Did you make any progress in Stockton?

This concern is mitigated somewhat by the fact that the competition also includes utilities and that I'm in Massachusetts, which is progressive (and aggressive) on raising min wages.3.

@Jay Hinrichs I will be updating the progress via this thread.  

If so, how did you monitor progress and mitigate risk?