Hi Dave,Thanks for the creative solutions. 

I definitely get the TIME constraint.My solution was to start waking up at 430am or earlier . . . it works!

In a standard scenerio, I would suggest calling a few more times, text and email, but also start looking for alternative solutions so you dont lose the deal. 

While the repair I described above has lasted around 20 years, I wouldn’t do it on a modern house (which most 19050’s houses are).

The thing about any project is defining the problems and finding a solution that solves that problem. 

Focus on the positive changes you can make based on your experience.You have to re-train your brain here, which takes practice: whenever you sense a negative thought percolating, you need to change it to a more solution-focused question in the present & future.For example, instead of typing "I regret not sharing with the coinvestors who turned out to be able to finagle extra income to pay for ground-up two units", try "How can I better understand my coinvestors' preferred and stretch budget limits?" 

What are some good resources for keeping up with modern trends when you flip your house?

Yeah people love reading about struggles and solutions from real people.

If you have some equity in your house, and enough money to modernize it - a strategy could be update home, get it appraised, cash-out refinance, and use that money on a rental downpayment. 

We also painted the interior, added modern appliances, and plan on replacing cabinets in the future.