As time passes, if I find that I enjoy real estate investing, I may shift to it as a full time "job", change my strategy of buy and hold, or other things that I currently cannot think of.

We are active long and short term operators and shifting towards nearly all short term furnished rentals.

Some work swing shift, some day shift, some are retired etc etc.  

(Can I DIY a streamline?

The caregivers don't live there, they just work on shifts.

Now to shift to income generation and additional  savings for next year provided I survive being a landlord

Tech guy   Vs  Non tech guy.Well i just think it is more streamlined, like apple ( oopps ) hope you r a mac person , if not sorry . you could try it out .

When supply outpaces demand and market conditions shift that is when you can be left treading water for years mid project waiting for the next up cycle or if you can't hold on let it go and lose big.

So you cant find homes that are damaged and distressed but you can find homes that are just really outdated and ugly.If you cant find a good multi family then maybe you should shift gears and focus on finding a home you can convert into a multi-family.  

Hello All,I'm a newbie to the BiggerPockets community and looking for a referral to a reputable lender in the bay area that specializes in FHA loans, preferably one who also is familiar with the 203k stream line product.