Right this minute, The Chosen One is making drastic changes that will make some businesses winners and some losers.

Handy man can be good and bad they may charge less but the work may not stand the test of time .I am in KC too I have a list I use but they tend to work only for a few chosen folks too busy.I have used Steven Ferguson as general  contractor  ,he can do small jobs are a complete  rehab .I was very pleased  with his work, it will stand the test of time .Shoot me a message  if you would like his phone #.I do have a door, window ,siding ,general  carpentry  work man that is not  too busy.

It could appreciate but I consider that gambling.

SoCal)  Getting into a deal with the hope of appreciation to make the deal work is basically gambling, and I don't like to gamble.  

Used cars are always a gamble unless you are a good mechanic or know one. 

The more successful ones have chosen to run their investments passively while channeling their energies on their first love: servicing people through medicine.

Given our experience we have chosen to leverage this experience and focus on Philadelphia investments, I am familiar with the areas targeted as I had lived in Philly for a period of time for school, and the cost of entry is within our tolerance for risk.Our long-view is to pivot to Rehab/Hold, and New Construction, strategies…our preference are Rehab/Hold properties within close proximity to existing vacant lots where we can subsequently add new inventory, contiguous lots preferred.

I have chosen to play it safe and legal.

@Steve K.I'm sure I would have doubled  or tippled my investment should I have chosen a different investment type, but I'm ok with the way things turned out.

Most are full service but be really clear on exactly what you will need to do once you sign the contract with the company you’ve chosen.