T&M is always in the favor of the contractor, you'll get milked like you're on a dairy farm.

Maybe give yourself a nickname like “Condo King” and grow a mustache that would be cool. 

For savings I cut the top of a gallon milk jug and left the handle on.  

Right now I’m milking staying at home for as long as possible until I can save up enough of a down payment to buy something in the boroughs.

If it is not legitimate and they are just trying to milk you for a free or discounted visit, they will say they are trying to take a nice relaxing vacation and have had enough problems since they got there and they don't want to be bothered

She still pays the same price for milk and gas and a haircut as a 20-year-old so why would any other commodity be different.Give her 90 days notice and a list of affordable housing options.

I am a long time reader of Mr Money Mustache and Bigger Pockets, and I feel I am ready to get started with real estate investing.

That is the best outcome, milk the rent money during your life and let your heirs get the benefit of the asset...with no capitol gains or depreciation payback.That is what I am considering in choosing properties. 

just my opinion, but my first thought is that you know for a fact right now the job relocation is only for 6-12 months, but are speculating on how long you can milk the position for.

Make sure your investment property supports itself in a way in which it does not matter the external conditions.Here's a dumb analogy that I like to illustrate the situation:The way I see it is if your cow gives you milk every day, you will not care how fat it is, however if you need to slaughter it to eat, you will definitely want it to be fat and that may not be the case.All the best to you!