the 180 includes all.You're absolutely right about the need for laser focus in that first 45 days.

After that, maybe a tossup between the Makita 18v recip saw and the Hitachi 10" laser miter saw.

If something had gone wrong in the first year of owning my rental I would have been in trouble but with the same breath I would say, I was laser focused and I would have figured it out and if you decide to jump in so will you!

Becoming so laser focused on REI and getting my hands on every source of material I can to learn.

Despite the rental history, I know my friend wouldn't be one that buy and hold investors would jump through hoops to rent to: he's tattooed up, has a criminal record,  and no proof of income (likely no evictions though!

Technically, that’s no longer a renewal - that’s a renegotiation of the contract and had we known we would’ve accepted another offer.The whole thing is bizarre, I have a sense they have an agenda they’re not disclosing because at this price range, with kids enrolled in great private schools nearby, our experience has been the opposite - families wanting to lock the house down at their sole option for x years at x price.The arguments the tenants presented are very bizarre as well (what if lightning strikes the house, or I decide to adopt 4 children and need more rooms, what if I need laser surgery only available in Europe).

So, identify your business plan so you can attack it better and with a proper laser focus. 

One applicant is a tattoo artist so basically self-employed.

Stay laser focused and only focus on your ideal client.

Also @Jay Hinrichs, are you getting your Charleston rockstar a new transit and rotary laser level for Christmas?