Many head aches later and lost money, the house is still not rented.  

Frankly, I'm not sure it's worth it unless you are pursuing a career that absolutely requires a degree, like engineering, medicine, nursing, etc.

I love Gardening (Organic), I grow medicinal herbs and make teas, Beekeeping (we just started back after my husband lost his hives several years ago); Nature Photography, Antiquing and Flea Markets (Pre-Covid we were planning to drive around the country going to different flea markets and antique fairs in our vintage Airstream; but those plans are on hold), Tai-Chi (Love it!)

Bathroom medicine 1970's cabinet not to code with the worst looking light fixture hot wired is a fire hazard and shock hazard.

Lemme get this straight: You want to belly-ache that an owner wasn't stupid enough to leave money on the table for you to pick up.

Following your logic, we shouldn't need a license to drive a car or practice medicine.

for me it gets tougher and much tougher as I get older.. aches and pains are far more frequent.Living in the Napa valley for years wine was a daily event. and of course a martini before the wine.

Remember, this is very basic...and these can get quite complex and detailed depending on the scope.These were;Demo/ cleanoutPrep & drywallPrime and paint all walls, ceiling trimPrime and paint cabinets- add new hardwareInstall new counter tops, sink, and faucetInstall LVP flooring in bath and kitchenCarpet squares in living and bedroomsReplace all light fixturesReplace all plumbing fixtures (sometimes toilet and sink/vanity)Add medicine cabinetRefinish shower/tubAdd wainscot and top railAdd new door hardware throughoutInstall new appliances...If you are planning for exterior work like replacing a roof, masonry work, adding siding or windows and doors your budget will double...if you are replacing mechanical systems like furnace or a/c or water heaters...your numbers will change drastically …Most of this stuff can either be estimated per unit or sq.ft. and you can get 80% accurate and build in contingency...What is the type of property, the sq.ft. and is there exterior and interior work...what about the structure...is it good...drainage good? 

All of my direct deposits, Venmo, ACH transfers etc. are automatically swept towards my line/remaining balance.

I'm really aching to know if anyone out there in this market is cash flowing any properties and how they are doing it.