I watched a Youtube version of the podcast and ended up searching for a question that led to the forum.  

Every contractor has a different version of what it means to put food on the table.

Well let me say I didn't read it because I purchased the audio version and listened to the book.

I guess this is sort of a bigger version of that.Still not sure this is the right crypto approach for STR but it'd be interesting to watch. 

Must use a licensed contractor.203Ks: A streamlined version.

I've searched a bit and have not come across a post that quite fits an investment opportunity I have been looking into.At the bottom I put a cliffs notes version of the building/surrounding area (probably could have shortened it up, and maybe I'm looking at too many external factors - however let me know)My thoughts - building would be good structurally/mechanically - located in the downtown core - building is already built out into 4 offices and reception area main floor with a kitchenette/half bath2nd floor has 7 offices, 2 baths, 2 storage rooms2 entrances into the building, street parking on 2 sides, building is located across from the local courthouse(Could potentially turn the upper floor into a couple of apartments or one large apartment - rent for 800-1k a mo for one large apt, however rehab $$ would climb - city would be more than willing to change zoning for this and encourages this type of arrangement in the historic buildings - ie office bottom floor, apt top floor)$60k Purchase Price$20k Rehab budgetPotential gross income $2800 per mo (7 offices $400 ea)Guesstimated Pro Forma--  $33600        Gross Income - 7 offices $400 ea       (5040)        15% Vacancy       (2400)        Property Tax       (2500)        Insurance       (6000)        Utilities - figured $500 per mo/gas/elec/water- think this is high though       (1680)        Cap Ex       (4980)        P&I Pmts $60k loan 5.5% interest - 20 year amortization       (4800)        Janitorial - $400/mo - this would probably be lower----------------------------------------------------------------------------------$      6200        Cash FlowI think I could improve on the above cash flow, not sure the Insurance is 100% accurate, could possibly increase gross income if I have more than 7 offices etc.  

You sound like a younger version of myself!  

How many times have you heard somebody say some version of this statement: “We made 100,000 on the sale of our house and we only lived there for five years.

I revisit that book (audio version) every 6 months just to keep me from old habits. 

We unconsciously pursue society's version of success because its easy to do.