That kind of thing isn't easy and it is filled with road blocks and bureaucracy and can be a huge time sink.  

Loose lips sink ships.

How about shower liner, roof prep, under sinks ...?  

You know the ones who say my sink is broke and you have to drag out of them syllable by syllable what is wrong...Tenants who ask me to fix things I can't fix.

For example - Every little scratch on your new floor or any rust spot on a newer sink and often they feel more comfortable with everything in just as good of a condition as when they moved in.Higher end tenants care about their credit score ; security deposit ; etc and get nervous if something can jeopardize any of this.

If you are on a sinking ship, no amount of "what am I capable of" will save you.

It's not a glamorous goal but it will allow us to retire at the age of 30.Our renovations are as follows:Laminate $1.99/sqft20x20 polished porcelain tile($1.07/sqft) w/backer board, thinset, grout $2.85/sqft9' Granite counters $115 pcLow flow toilets $135 pcLow flow Delta showers $200 pcPedestal sink $50pc for half bathsSink faucets from China $54 PCNew bathroom vanities 48" for 2 center units $650 eachNew bathroom vanities 60" double sinks for end units $900 eachNew blinds for all windows verticals in living & dining, minis in bedrooms $500 from StarDecoratingElectric fireplace insert ($250) w/ ledge stone surround ($5.99/sqft) and mantle ($20) $500New doors $42-$64 eachKwikset handles & knobs $500 total for all units Modern kitchen cabinet handles $50 per unitTamper resistant modern outlets & switches-Leviton $200New lights $370LOTS OF PAINT!!!!

My favorite thing to do when learning a new skill or job is to watch/listen/participate with everyone around me that is involved, take in the way that each person does it, let it all sink in, and turn it into what works best for me.I have had a few different types of jobs; I laid irrigation pipe for 3 summers, I was roadie for a local band that toured Nebraska for about 3 years, I worked in a warehouse of a carpet shop for a summer, I was a line cook in a scratch kitchens for 10 years (this is what I owe most of my quick-on-the-fly thinking skills from), and I am currently a Journeyman Electrician (7 years in the trade) I am taking my Electrical Contractors test this month and if pass that I will be able to pull all my own electrical permits.I have a wonderful family (wife and a daughter) who support me in all that I do.

My renting tenants washers and dryers meant the difference between being a float and sinking some months when I stated out.

If not it can sink your real estate investment career or stall if for years or decades saddled with bad debt.Never get emotionally involved in a deal.