The mindset of changing your spending habits to investments rather than liabilities is the key.

Once you know what kind of tenants you have and their living habits and periodic inspections of their unit, you get a good feel for things and a good estimate of what you will be doing in repairs and improvements over the years.

Some companies do not want to write habitational buildings with certain business exposures (restaurants, Liquor stores, ...). 

I have been in the habit of journaling daily for awhile now, and I have been using this year to journal primarily around my real estate goals.

The two vacant properties do need some work, but not too much that they are not habitable as defined by state law in NC.

Get down to the basics and correct all the habits that have brought your life to where it is now. 

When investing OOS, trust and communication is vital.

Taxes is far easier and all that tracking we do is much more accurate and you really only need to check the uncategorized items every so often, of which there are not many after you get to use it more.The point is, it’s easier than it’s ever been but you only get to see that after paying a little and making it part of your habits.

In January, I will start eviction proceedings with a lawyer for the intent of personal habitation.  

Personally, I've always had the worst spending habits.