I'm here because I'm looking to start investing and flipping houses/owning rental properties, I'm not looking to have a show in HGTV, I simply want to be financially secure in the future.

RE is always different from Stocks/shares, I learned too much while reading things here, that I choose not to question IRS rules and simply follow my tax advisor.

Even when using the highest grade solar salt, shampoo and body wash were simply difficult to wash off in the shower.

No Job started and completed two weeks agoIf a permit was reqired for the work, a Notice Of Commencement is also required.  

Could I Pay to have the Repairs completed myself....

The numbers simply do not work.

@Mike McCarthy I did recommend my tenant to complete a Change of Address request on the USPS website to forward the mail to their new address, however I am deciding what do do with mail that comes through before this Change of Address took effect, or for other things that happen to slip through.

If you negotiate a good enough deal that pays you then complete the transaction with the investor to buy the house you have under contract.

Second those that advocate cash flow over appreciation are simply unaware of San Diego property value history.

The average consumer will think it will costs 10s of thousands to completely redo the whole bathroom, while we all know it's just a few grand...