We are expecting some foreclosures in the mid 2021, will this make a difference considering that there are also several buyers/investors waiting for that to happen so they can jump in?

My real estate goals include; developing a portfolio of small-mid sized multi family units to the point that I am able to pay for school, phase out my job, and begin tackling real estate by scaling full time.

In general trying to 'save' the 1 or 2% isn't worth it for what you're giving up not being represented by a quality agent.I always sell my rentals FSBO, but they are mid-grade, not retail.

An example is a doctor not that much liquid after down payment but fixing to make lots of income mid career.

It may be worth looking into markets in the mid west and south to do more with your capital.

Question for investors who have flipped a few homes (in particular  mid west) and appraisers. 

I am planning to replace them with more light- or wood-colored Morden/mid-centuary furniture that looks clean and warm.

Given you're not Daddy Warbucks, probably the closest areas to UCLA that fit this bill are Inglewood/Lennox/Hawthorne or West Adams/Crewnshaw/Mid City.

Question for investors who have flipped a few homes (in particular mid west) and appraisers.

What happens if mid project the unexpected happens and it then goes over that 30k mark?