Also, Ipainted every wall, did a custom closet re-org in the guest bedroom, updated with new lighting and fixtures, knocked a part of the bedroom wall out to extend the master closet (and added addition slider door storage space above the closet), saved a dilapidated pergola, and did a bunch of stone work and landscaping to create a backyard oasis.

How the customer's property is treated as well as the processes and procedures that need to take place when entering a customer's property.  

Here's the set up and the items that I think I have checked off:1- I've made my living as a custom home builder for the last decade, so I'm confident that I can build townhouses/duplexes on infill lots.  

BiggerPockets has a pretty popular one

In all fairness, I know this won't be a popular topic, and I'm going to post up and wait for replies rather than facilitate the discussion....so here goes....I've seen a lot of advertisements, I've received a few offers, and I've seen a lot of offers for "hard money loans" or "private money lending". 

I suggest you have this broker or any other realtor you choose to work with set you up on a custom search thru their MLS which will have your specific area, price point, etc. so you are on top of everything new.

As you can see from this post Florida, and the Tampa Bay area is a very popular place for investing in real estate.

We once got a really nice custom storm door from the bargain section for a steal. 

It used to be a popular form of heat but nowadays, the oil tanks only seem to bring problems.

I have taken up an interest in real estate investing after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki earlier this year (from what I read on the forums and heard on the BP podcasts so far, this is a popular starter drug among investors).