Real estate isn't rocket science and there are more than enough books and online resources to teach you everything you need to feel confident enough to dive in.  

This is wholesaling, not rocket science.

People that create excellent food are masters at what they do and there is a science behind it.   

With a BS in Math and Computer Science, I am still trying to comprehend the point calculation yielding -1315 Influence on your (currently) 2 posts.

To be successful, you need deal flow and as such marketing to motivated home sellers is 90% of the business and the most difficult aspect during competitive ties like this.Knowing how to properly and accurately estimate the resale value and rehab costs are also essential, but not rocket science with enough practice and education on the subject.So it all comes down to finding deal flow.

You can set up an LLC 2 weeks before closing, and honestly the tax planning isn't rocket science until you get more complicated.

I think most people buying a renovated house expect modern electrical convenience.

This is an extremely quick and dirty rendering of going modern with it.

If you have an older building you will be facing more CAPEx expenditures to renew, modernize, and defer obsolescence.  

or a hot water system with cool modern radiators and a split unit for AC.this last one is easier for construction with less demolition, but I am not sure how it comes in cost and buyers perception.Any other options in between?