Then, learn the ins and outs of Podio-- an online CRM.

Instead, I jumped into my first property with the mindset that I want to be a buy and hold investor no matter the ups and downs. 

We've had a non-paying tenant in one of our units before, and by the time we were able to evict her (for legit non-payment), we were out thousands of dollars (she also happened to be a client of the illustrious Pine Tree Legal... they will cost you money, no matter how perfectly you try to adhere to the rules).

The system itself, be it the team members with the guru and/or an online sales funnel, is doing the work for them. 

All at same exact dollar amount and even a copy of the outgoing check.Then I had to write another letter explaining why I had a 10k withdraw and what it was for..... even though it was covered.Then they found my 5/mo withdraw for ING direct (online savings)... had to write another letter explaining it was a savings account and why I didn't send them staments.

Assuming permit ready doesn't mean approved, you'd need to look at that timeline and then construction time line.... big projects take time to come on line.

Now, I'm enrolled in online courses so the tuition is much less. 

However, after you read it, go online search for general contractors in your area.

Yes, value will increase but it doesn't matter if you aren't tapping into it (via refinancing or selling).

There are some online auctions as well.