Since you will be creating product for typically Millenial buyers, you need to learn design; what do they like;  paint color, cabinet style, how do you move walls to maximize a house's layout... etc.Join your local REIA to meet other local expert old timer flippers. 

Quotes can vary based on your personal history, the property style/location/updates, the amount of risk the insurance carrier currently has on the books for your risk type, local laws, your marital status, and on and on.

Clothing and accessories were also off 11.1% while electronics and appliances saw a 3.5% decline.

Syndications, turnkeys, and notes all work well from a distance, but they of course need to fit your goals and investing style.

There are not many books about this style of investing.

Not as great.The $30k cash out would go towards purchasing a small Airbnb loft style unit on my primary property (not ADU, because its under sq. ft. requirement for permanent setting to land) that can be rented out.

Since we had just created a LLC and started with ecommerce, selling gothic clothes online.

The costs seem mostly in line, maybe a bit high on the paint, but then we do all our own work.I understand replacing the electrical outlets, we do this too since our houses are older and some of the outlets are pretty grungy/ have stopped working, and it looks a lot nicer with white outlets instead of the beige or brown that was in style when they were installed. 

That price only works if the current "hotel-style" renting stays in place.  

Like many I started investing in small multifamily and in the last few years have directed my efforts towards commercial style multifamily sized buildings.