Most succesful con-men are extremely likable, have excellent body language, exceptional communication skills and fool many people.

Still rented out.Final numbers/budget break-down are shown in excel below.Final Renovation Budget Dec 2017Key lessons learned>Incorporate security into renovation plans>>Allocate budget for fencing, securing perceived weak points and window coverings >>Time is money – I could have subcontracted a lot of this work out very early on and finished the house in <4wks vs letting it stretch out over seven months, two break-ins and a hurricane, not to mention lost rental income (could have rented the bedrooms out starting in late April vs mid-July)Stuff I can do now that I couldn’t before>Install flooring and baseboard (market rate is $2-3 sq ft for labor)>Remove a toilet, floor a bathroom and install a new toilet in <90minutes>Remove/Install sinks>Repair exterior housing>Backsplash tilingNow for the before & after photosScreen Shot 2017-12-15 at 7.04.11 AMScreen Shot 2017-12-15 at 7.04.25 AMScreen Shot 2017-12-15 at 7.03.56 AMScreen Shot 2017-12-15 at 7.05.21 AMScreen Shot 2017-12-15 at 7.04.55 AMScreen Shot 2017-12-15 at 7.06.24 AMScreen Shot 2017-12-15 at 7.06.16 AMScreen Shot 2017-12-15 at 7.06.08 AMScreen Shot 2017-12-15 at 7.04.40 AMScreen Shot 2017-12-15 at 7.05.37 AMLIVINGBEFOREAFTERScreen Shot 2017-12-15 at 6.50.41 AMScreen Shot 2017-12-15 at 6.50.50 And the final professional photos - not bad for a $24k rehab!

This passive approach allows for the greatest diversification as you're investing across different states and in the fastest growing markets.

I've been to David Tilney's and its excellent. 

@Troy KostickYoung and a plan for the future, Excellent!

As most folks know, Ca is expensive, and my partner and I have decided that if we're serious about financial independence then relocating somewhere that is more affordable is one of the fastest ways we can lower our expenses and free up more capital.

@Jay Hinrichs Thanks, excellent resources, and interesting river anecdote!

So make a 5 and 10 year plan, make excel sheets on how you're going to work through that plan and just put one foot in front of the other.  

@Jennifer Jackson Seattle, WA... if you believe you’ll be litigating some or a lot, a great attorney is wonderful in court.If you’re seeking advise and doing contracts then $400 per hour is a lot...I have an excellent attorney who litigates and consults on contracts..., $210 per hour...

It was very informative and provided an excellent overview.