In this market if the home just needs a basic facelift you are competing with retail buyers who also have all cash to buy homes. 6.

Getting to know your market well and the players in it is very beneficial.Read a lot, but also do a lot.

Did you ever located a a competent demolition contractor?

I glanced over the course and the core classes are relevant and of value to you - if what you want is to be is a competent property manager and run hotels or apartment buildings. 

I have a full time job and am not competent in writing code, so simple is good, but I'd also like my own domain name and the option to grow and monetize the blog if I want to. 

Again, this would be a reason to work with a competent buyer's agent who could help you through the process.Good luck.

I would recommend you to speak with your local housing agency or better yet LHOT to learn about the players in your area for this.

So you try to get a more competent GC, but because he's competent he is in higher demand and cost much more money, now renovating for the higher cost doesn't make sense from an investment standpoint.Its a vicious cycle to avoid!

Do you know how many investors and big players do this?

I'm a Realtor and I lowball stale listings and have been successful this year doing that but I really don't compete for properties just listed.