After purchase I installed new flooring throughout, repainted the entire home, updated lighting to LED, updated master bathroom, replaced old furnace, air conditioner, and propane with a energy efficient geothermal system that heats, cools, and heats domestic hot water.

I suggest starting with one strategy and sticking with it until you've mastered it, then begin to layer in other strategies one by one as you master each one.

Second year or higher, masters or PHD even better.

I want a specialist that's an expert, and not a jack of all trades and master of none.

Be a master at what contract to use for your asset and what addenda, disclosures and contingencies there are.Title co's are also your friend. 

It's really hard to answer your questions broadly other than to say mastering nuance is the real opportunity.The best way to get at those answers (and market yourself in the process) is to do the research.I learned this from Sean at PropertyRadar.Pick a specific target that you believe have the attributes that might make them a great potential deal.

I want to use a FHA Loan to finance a spec home new construction for $470k standard ($550k with full upgrades) as my new primary home contingent on selling my current primary homeCurrent Primary home appraised between $280k-$300k as-is or (ARV) $320K-$360k, 2008 build$216K mortgage balanceRepair/upgrade cost $10k-$15k which includes countertops, his/her master bathroom vanity, landscaping, appliances, convert loft w/closet into a room making house go from a 3/2.5 to a 4/2.5, maybe an extended driveway and patio area etc.My question is, my FHA Loan will only finance up to $480K, how do I finance the rest if the purchase price is higher than $480k?

- Pre-screen prospects and schedule one-hour blocks (per week) that fit your schedule- Inquire about the "cash discount" with contractors, some will take off a nice percentage of the final invoice- Pay the extra money to have a Master Key that fits each residents lock

-My vision for this lot, which any common sense person would think is a narrow crappy lot, is the following (we'll see how it pans out in a few months): modern home, geared towards a younger urban buyer, three stories high with a master suite that offers downtown views on the 3rd floor, 3 full bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms (so three full suites which adds value for a single professional that may lease out 2 extra bedrooms), striking interior finishes vs vanilla.

Updated flooring, paint, appliances, kitchen and master bathroom.