Hey,a very interesting historical analysis and model of rents in San Francisco (with data source on GitHub).For numerical guys such as @Brian Burke, @J.

We have had numerous quotes in the past and use one main contractor these days that does good work at a reasonable price, if you get three quotes you will likely find them coming in between 8,500-12,000For small city lots, or other lots with  soil that has bad drainage, in our area we put in off lot airation systems.

It's been shown numerous times that humans can watch something happen countless times and it rarely effects their behavior but if something actually does happen to them, it will effect their behavior intensely.

Should I just get pre-qualified for numerous types of loans without knowing exactly which property yet?  

I've done numerous deals with them here.

 #2 Do not take a sellers, a wholesalers, or an agent's numbers especially their rehab numers or ARV's.  

I have seen in the past where if the investor handles the materials, they are more apt to change their mind and make numerous changes.  

Florida I come across numerous homes for sale by owner, or run down homes that appear to simply need a face lift.

I have been a merchant banker, senior executive in crowdfunding operations of yesterday, PM me I can tell you numerous stories of success and failures if that helps.I have been following AL market for quite some time and some of my investor friends admit their mistakes.

Given the numerous positives REI contributes to wealth building, continuous investing at any point in the economic cycle can still be a net positive.