Who knows I may pull the trigger and strike lucky this coming May after getting the hang of the auction process. 

I've passed my state license exam and am just waiting on the FL DBPR to process my license to make it available to hang my license (Likely by Monday).

Ok, I get it maybe there is something unique about this property and fine you have the resources and CONVICTION to hang with a temporary loser!  

I also manage a handful of sub contractors myself but that is only because they are friends of mine and I like hanging out with them.

It partly depends on what kind of investors you want to hang out with...newbies, intermediate or experts? 

Do the low hanging DIY 20x projects and let Jack and Jill homeowner replace cabinets for a more 'in' color and get a -35% return on their money.    

Just following up on this I called about 10-15 places/engineers and only Colorado Structural Repair made it through the ever-difficult gauntlet of : Picking up the phone, not hanging up while on hold, working in Pueblo, and setting an appointment. 

If not, then you are out the option money but don't have the mistake hanging around your neck for years afterward. 

Lets hang out.

I started in real estate in earnest about 10 years ago while I was still a W2 employee, but thinking of finally hanging up my hat with a primary focus on real estate investing.Cheers,Lawrence