There's no future in begging to work for free and it doesn't make you look like the executive who deserves to run someone else's business.

I think the second option makes more sense in the long run but is it smart to do when we can barely cover the debt we have now?

We went in & rehabbed a room on the lower floor to make it a large bedroom with a wide door so he could navigate his scooter that he is now confined to.

I like as much data as possible, Chris brought up great info, I run my own also; like for like sq ft bed/bath count, close radius, only closed sales in tight time frame, not separated by busy surface streets, pole line open space etc.

I grew from 0 to right at 47 doors in 3 ish years.

I think it will be worth it in the long run.

I believe the geniuses that run Cali have also banned diesel trucks ?

*Disclaimer, each state has different laws, so check those for the state you are investing in.Many investors run from mobile home parks with too many park-owned homes. 

Had our son in high school help out landscaping, running skidsteer, putting up signage, clean out units, run software, etc.  

if you are trying to sell the property to a Fix and Flipper, there is no deal, as there is no meat to make a profit, now if you are selling the property to a landlord, you have to run your numbers to see if they can cash flow.Otherwise, use your time wisely and find another deal