I also you the very best of luck and successGod Speed,  Michael Short 

(Yes, you have to register, but the info comes to me)Normally, with deals in real estate around here it is about speed.

If anyone knows any ways to speed up the process when I touch down in the states i would greatly appreciate advice.

I mean, Bart and High Speed Rail is also making its way to where my condo is located.With that said, I am thinking about moving up to Oakland CA where properties are also appreciating but not as fast as San Francisco or San Jose.

.- Get a mentor to speed up the process.

I am going full speed ahead with purchasing warehouse space with intention of being owner occupied.  

I have a number of interns that work for my offices and ALL of them are totally up to speed in this business now and a few are actually starting to do their own deals.If you need any more help don't hesitate to PM directly.Peter

I agree with JScott you could really increase the speed that you grow with some help.

That being said, this is a great lesson to all to make sure you get multiple bids (at least two) so you have something to compare to.The real hard decision is deciphering which contractor will do said work in the time allowed and at the quality you expect.There is an industry rule of thumb that you can choose ONLY two of the following three: Price, speed, quality

Team in Las Vegas going full speed so I plan to go back and forth quite a bit in the next few years.