If you are interested in flipping a house, you need to read and learn and see flips in action because if not, you will turn over all decision-making to a contractor you don't know well and every second your profit will disappear.

I still own the duplex today and it is my biggest cash flow producer.

:) I have spent a lot of my time at nights( i am busy during the day)studying and learning and observing and i decided to take action.

There are a few “big money” guys I have discussed preliminary actions with, but I’m curious as to how you actually go about that.

They clearly have seen what's possible if they don't take drastic action. 

Think of Tesla being forced to stay open and produce cars, just not charge anything for them. 

If your goal is income producing properties, I’d recommend starting there.

I would say that what your attorney recommends is probably going to be the most appropriate course of action for your situation.

Don't let fear control your actions. 

Get feedback and set accountability.Now take consistent action daily for the 90 days to reach this goal.This really is a great method for making decisions and implementing business plans.