I imagine that the list is short and full of risk.

The PM change the electric utility to the PM's name.

What's the lowest credit score you will allow?

MAREI meets next week - we have a new meeting place starting on the 12th at the Double Tree. 

Congratulations on the duplex. 

Make a long list of all the lessons you have learned.

As I see it, the only ways that real estate pays you well in the first 3-5 years is low to no leverage or a strategy that requires more work (short term rental, mid term rental, rent by the room, etc.).  

This lesser-known strategy could help you save money and reduce your monthly payments without the hassle and cost of refinancing.

There is a house (2b x 1b) in the family I was interested in becoming the owner of.

@Rey Magana look at the Mesa Del Sol area.