Trance all of the income and expenses you are responsible for in report form and review that regularly with other people you trust and could help you reduce your expenses and possibly increase your income. 

It is sponsored and hosted by @James Marszalek. 

I do follow up regularly. 

But have a regular evening schedule to help yourself and your contractors who know and understand your goals.There are a few things for you to do after you select your niche and market area and before you start making offers.  

CFREI Monthly Meeting is Tomorrow March 1st at Edgewater HighAnother meetup from local Investor @Foster Algier Thursday March 2nd https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/41...Saturday March 4th CFREI hosting: Creative Financing (With a Twist)" with Chris McClatchey

He quit his regular job about 2 years after he started.You may have allready been in contact with him.  

Once these are complete we'll be moving full speed ahead on the regular repairs.

I attended a meeting tonight that was hosted by a private lender who answered questions about private lending for a couple hours.

If it is the support of a supposed lifestyle, it is probably more important to identify the amount of money needed on a regular basis to support that lifestyle, and work towards that.

I know in a regular sale at least in MA its typically 1,500.