Throw in some washers and dryers in the units—it's a game-changer.

The fact of the matter is that real estate is a long game and expenses will come up. 

Sorry for the long winded back story, but end game is to put a A frame on the existing 20x40' stem wall above near where I"m standing, and put some stairs into a drop down area below for chairs/fire-pit overlooking the river canyon below (but out of view) under where the drone is flying.

And right now, homeowners across the country are sitting on record amounts of it.Here’s a look at how that equity could be a game changer for you, and why it’ll flip your perspective from “Why would I move right now?”

I've used an online designer before, you send her photos, measurements of the room and existing furniture, and your budget and she presents you with design options and the links to buy!

BiggerPockets is an awesome online community for anyone interested in real estate investing.

There are several courses online, but before paying a dime it would be helpful to watch the several videos on YOUTUBE on giving prompts.

What's the one investment strategy you wish you'd known when you first started in real estate, and how has it shaped your journey?

If you are looking to be an investor then I would suggest you don't be an agent that is a poor mans game and it will make it way more difficult to find deals. 

But this was late 90s so way before on line stuff had taken off.