Biggest struggle I would say the mental energy it takes to get the ball rolling and keep it rolling.

How you most efficiently use that time is far more important than if you wake up at 5am and waste it versus someone who wakes up at 10 and CRUSHES the day. 

You may have to pay a little more now but it will be efficient for you in the long run.

Hustle without knowledge is just a waste of energy in my opinion.

Something to be cautious of that I imagine most on this post will agree is the rental license requirements of some of these villages especially in the south suburbs not to mention some of the villages inability to operate an efficient village operation. 

This is necessary for obvious reasons for us as investors, but the “not so obvious” part is that a contractor has an optimal order of doing things so they can be efficient and turn their own profit on the project.

But if you optimize your time and efficiencies massive wealth-building can be obtained. 

We live in the 2/1 portion of the home and rent out the 1/1 attached efficiency for $850.00 a month.

Speed and efficiency is key.4.) 

Kept natural exterior brick facade as-is with new energy efficient windows to keep the integrity of the home consistent with the neighborhood.