Your post is a perfect lesson for those considering spending money when in fact much of what they offer can be learned in books and BP. 

As you know in the REI world, there is almost never a perfect estimation of costs associated with rebuilding a property.  

We run about 60 units currently which I feel is the perfect size, because we are big enough to partner with Marriott and have enough revenue to have a full staff but small enough to know all of our clients, some on a personal level. 

My goal is to get away from my W-2 job and to get enough passive income to where I can spend more time with my son and provide him with whatever he needs.

Fresno and vacville are perfect for this however make sure you research historic values and rents

Check out PayNearMe - perfect for unbanked tenants and costs you nothing. 

It took me a few months but we found a good one in Northeast that's close to work and what I like to do.I think house hacking a duplex to fourplex is a perfect start.

You want to find the "perfect nexus of math and peace of mind."

Any listing agent who lets a perfectly good deal fall through because they want to keep all 6% is a bad agent.

One of our favorite get-aways with the kids!