Every time I think I've found the right combination, it turns out the sub thinks I'm working for him on his schedule not mine.

I need help to see if my quote is reasonable (I know it's area-specific, but still).Work to be done (combined for both buildings):Install 67 squares of vinyl sidingCover all fascia with aluminumInstall vinyl soffittsWrap windows and gable vents with aluminumInstall 20 sets of shuttersWe're also having 5" aluminum gutters and 3"x4" downspouts installed.Total bid was $22,000.We could use beaded vinyl siding (a little nicer) for $2,200 more.Does that sound in-line?

It might require combining the lots back into one lot.

Think Edward Thorpe type stuff.Two areas that I think are viable for someone with some combination of engineering/programming/math backgrounds would be financial programming, basically maintaining code for financial institutions, or Big Data.

Those two are not a good combination for lenders.

You might get a 15 year fixed, ARM, or balloon or some combination.

If I can get the loan for less or turn the property around more quickly then I will end up with less hard money costs so that I have a bigger pad to cover other expenses.I started out using a combination of "family and friends" money and hard money to get deals done.

It was a combination of outsourcing/moving plants outside the city, raised competition from import vehicles, decades of poor political decisions, and racial tensions that saw a majority of the affluent (white and black alike) population leave the city...leaving a soon to be majority unemployed and impoverished population.

You can try just googling some combination of "City X + assessment" or "property assessment" or "property tax."

I am debating between SFR and Multi ,what are the advantages and disadvantages in each as a low budget-first time buyer.I want to purchase my first property, and I wouldn't mind combining it as an owner occupied property.Interested in Los Angeles area since I am working here, can do some renovations, and manage the property myself.The budget is roughly 400,000-600,000Please adviseThank you !