I would suggest getting subs into the project to bid sooner rather than later, you can always bring them back to make edits to the bid and this allows you to get multiple bids from multiple subs for each individual job spec to get the best price or terms.

So, I would recommend getting in the game sooner than later and just understand that at 3.5% down in a house hacking situation, Austin just might be the best place to invest and the best for an exit strategy. 

I'm hoping we get proposed regs on that sooner than later. 

I have a friend looking for an attorney to help with the legal aspects of raising investment funds for the acquisition of a building for a gym in the DFW area.

(https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/the-surprising-benefits-of-marrying-young/)Being 36 and just getting into real estate I wish I had been able to get in sooner--at least learn about it more.I think you have had your question about real estate answered above - property and it's improvements. 

Well, NOW I am awake again and looking to retire in 7 years or sooner when I make it happen ...Any advice/thoughts on this one would be appreciated.Regards,KenView report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.

I have been told that newer HVAC systems have a built in obsolescence that will make them die much sooner, and need to be replaced much sooner than older units.

Yes, when you prevail, you may recover your fees...but the other party knows it's a long, expensive road to that point and figures sooner or later, no individual can outlast them.

 :)Finally, if the market is down and you have to make concessions (lower rent, etc) to get a renter in do it sooner rather than later. 

For example, if they were without hot water for a week, then I would consider it.If you want to be nice, buy them some passes to a local gym or something where they can take the family swimming and then shower.