But I raise it incrementally and give them a respectful notice in person.

I'll be around this weekend if you want to meetup and talk in person while you pass through. 

I personally found I’m good at it if it’s a simple job, normal easy walls, but hire out if its 2-story height, painting cabinetry, wood windows etc as they are a all a big pain.

The VA loan assumption can be done by a non-va buyer, as long as that person selling does not use their VA loan benefits on their next purchase.

If you're going to manage a GC, make sure to meet them in person and avoid paying for the entire job upfront (typically for smaller jobs, you will pay half upfront, and half at the end). 

One being that I personally needed liquid resources(cash).  

As that will at least help folks that you reach out to know that you are a real person, with a picture and professional bio.

however for one living in CA I do like Vegas personally ( I have invested there) as I have invested in over 20 states.. what I like about Vegas is the age of the homes you would buy at 500 to 1 mil.. no really nasty weather that adds to differed maintenance..

If it is under $100K, it is going to be hard for a person to get a mortgage. 

The person being interviewed had a marketing strategy using TV commercials (maybe billboards?)