Part of getting into REI is so that we can spend more of our time together rather than spending more than half our day at other jobs and commuting, getting to work together is a big part of why we want to take this on (and the potential that RE Investing has for financial freedom).My Concerns: I originally thought I would develop myself as a contractor and do most of the work myself at first, but when I consider the time constraints (holding a house way longer to do the work myself, and the quality of work suffering) I realize this isn't an optimal plan.

@Andy Milby If you are at all concerned the seller may have another offer or try to sell to someone else, you have the right to record your contract on the property.

My major concern is the landfill. 

Any agents in CA use option listings to wholesale?

I feel like this should be prefaced  with the fact that I understand the nuisances cranes/construction cause via traffic and everything else (I, too, live in UTC).That said, I think those who incessantly complain about the issue and seek legislative change to stop it are almost always some combination of selfish, shortsighted, and/or stupid.Typically speaking, you should not mind cranes or construction in areas where you invest for a few reasons - I’m not sure that environmental variation is among the most important/obvious.What is obvious, though, is the fact that cranes/construction are pretty good evidence that you’ve placed yourself in the path of progress.

I don't completely write off any asset type particularly, I just know they come with pros and cons and if my DD satisfies those concerns, then I'll go for it. 

They have told us that they do not want to leave and I'm concerned that they will holdover. 

What caused the decline of TC in your opinion?

I'd be more concerned she is on the other side of the door and is armed. 

@Nick Britton I’m not all that concerned about the 34 link clicks.