He was 16.The difference between a pro and a very good amateur is leaps and bounds. 

. - this is often times confusing for a new or amateur owner who may not be schooled in real property leases.

But a "quick" sale to amateur investors who just paid for a course organized around the guru model advertised on a cheap wordpress website?

What I'm trying to figure out is if the cost to repair the current structure (my amateur estimate is between $750 and $1M) is more or the same as demolishing the structure and re-building (including installing a pre-fab) from the ground up.Appreciate other's perspectives!

It's no different than any other field: an amateur and a top athlete will use the same machines in the gym.

Unless you are an aspiring, amateur, or even pro designer I recommend hiring one. 

When a house is that low it needs SIGNIFICANT work and many of its problems will not be apparent to an amateur investor.

Sure it can be done, but if you haven’t done dozens of transactions then you’ll be operating at amateur level and making beginners mistakes that can cost you many thousands more than an agent’s commission.

I'm eager to connect with professionals and amateurs alike, and hope to learn as much as I can while sharing my own experiences.

I have slowly bought 5 properties since 2009 and am a Financially conservative investor, but am at the point that I realize I need to get more aggressive and grow. I'm look for advice from those who essentially went f...