I also tell people the following:-If we have another crash like 2008, we have far bigger problems than you finding a deal.

Are they worth it… every year people waste money on car insurance, home insurance, and medical insurance….

Maybe that challenge would make the investing journey seem more "fun" but you are in a position that sooooo many people dream of. 

I have convinced a few people locally that we may be able to find some good leads and we are actively in the process of trying to find them. 

I know a lot of people say there are insurance issues and the tenant can sue for things if it's not permitted but if I was the one occupying it and renting out the main house would that be better? 

I buy materials from specific distributors, good product, warranty, net billing etc.I think using a reputable general contractor is best for most people, volume of flips is generally the focus (plus margins) Christian's comment said it best.

Most people on here are way too overleveraged.

It's nice to find a place where people get jacked up about cashing in early retirement funds rather than call you crazy!

If people put their hands on them, they get wiped down.The bottom line is both viruses and bacteria are quite fragile outside the body and they don't live long.One of my personal pet peeves was the "info" released early during the COVID-19 outbreak.

If you already have a few deals, it would make more sense to play defensively and not to overleverage