We will continue to observe the performance of this property and eventually will build a second house next to it.

The water department told them that they were seeing continuous usage—AKA a leak.

It is good for me to continue to reflect on my definitions and risk tolerance. 

I don't want to continue to post information to a thread meant to talk about this course that deals with overall note information.  

Flipping is probably a little more intense, but can still be done with a day job, but again, my average flip versus my average rental: flip has made much better returns.And as for generational wealth and handing down something to your kids... well, I guess I view it as: if I can hand my kids a $10mm trust fund held in public securities, or $10mm real estate portfolio, they are going to be pretty set either way, but a real estate portfolio will continually have costs and work, a brokerage account is a bit more set and forget, with some periodic rebalancing.

If you’d like to continue renting I need to know when you plan to reoccupy the property unless your son would like to apply separately.

., especially if they're driving their own car, paying their own insurance, cell phone, continuing education/licensing costs etc. 

I'm also growing a network of potential partners and investors, and will likely turn to them if that ceiling continues proving to be problematic - and will do so for larger properties even if I'm able to break through the ceiling on my own.

Although I am outside of my comfort zone and feel like an absolute tool (I'm lost and that's uncomfortable), my faith, drive, and want to achieve my family and life goals continues to motivate me to get outside of my comfort zone and push for continuous improvement.  

I am an agent in the Greater Cincinnati area and if you want to continue this conversation, shoot me a message so I can learn how to help you better