Focus your energies on one aspect and go from there.BTW- I've got experience in several of the industries you're interested in, and know from both upstarts and the very successful that it is a battle every day.Keep the enthusiasm, but slow it down a bit.Good luck!

So I've gone from depressive to manic to normal in the last few weeks.

On the continued property improvement front, we plan to add a sixth unit to one of our existing properties, and continue the deep energy retrofit of our 120yr old duplex (half has been completed).

I second @Andrew S.Steven Covey 7th Principal - Sharpen the Saw.Balance and renew your resources, energy, and health to create a sustainable, long-term, effective lifestyle.

My budget is $20,000 for repairs not including the windows.It has jalousie windows (the aluminum frame with a crank) They are all in great shape but I am wondering if I should replace them because of energy efficiency?

Additionally, much of my energy was spent on my own deals in the area.

It's all about showing contractors that you understand their business and respect the time and energy it takes to move a project forward. 

I feel if people put the same energy into building for themselves opposed to taking from others, we'd all be father along

And then after that, how much time/energy/resources/etc do you have to put towards an investment?

Core CPI (CPI with Food & Energy prices stripped) is still on an uptick.Also agreed on your mentor's comments re: how to scale.