Plus the stress and time going downtown back and forth.

But does a systemized, repeatable cosmetic rehab system save stress for the contractor?  

Growing up, my father stressed the importance of connecting with likeminded people.

It is more than fair of you to stress the difference, though. 

I personally prefer it because I am able to get a passive income but not with all the stress of tenants, toilets and trash.I would love to have a conversation with you about this side of investing, feel free to connect.

@Eduardo Suarez One of the biggest (along with BREIA on the first Wednesday of every month) is DREIA, which is this Wed at Miami Shores County Club.  

(Can I hear a less stressful life about to happen??)

I had people from all over, but mostly people in towns with a family for wedding.

This takes a lot of the stress out of doing the 1031 so you are not under pressure to locate something before that timer runs out.

Despite the fact that I stressed Real Estate I got into the construction business after college and stayed in construction business since I was 17 years old.