I seldom put inspection contingencies in, because I have management go over the place with a fine-toothed comb at the first showing- so I usually know what the problems are.

Leverage is seldom a problem provided you by right and assuming you are not investing in SFHs.

One of my favorite quotes by Jim Rohn is, "Your level of success will seldom exceed your level of personal development". 

One of my favorite quotes by Jim Rohn is, "Your level of success will seldom exceed your level of personal development".If I was coaching my younger self, this is what I would recommend: Read Brandon Turner's book on Rental Property Investing https://www.amazon.com/Book-Rental-Property-Investing-Passive-ebook/dp/B018UTI2DOListening to the BP Real Estate podcast https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcastListening to the BP money podcast https://www.biggerpockets.com/moneyshowAttend your local REIA meetings to networkStart analyzing deals to get practiceEngage more on the BP forumsAll the best!

Although I am an infant at this game, I have a lot of beliefs and diet tips to maximize your brains potential and your bodies health.1.)

Zestimates use macro-market data that seldom understands the market.

I lost 30 lbs in the last 80 days on a low carb diet.

In my experience, previous owners who believe they lost a property long ago, seldom respond.  

I have been reading up on BP of course but I think this is an interesting angle seldomly talked about.

That's strictly a cashflow mentality since he seldom assumed appreciation.Colorado is experiencing major appreciation, so you could lower your payback standards since your profits would come from appreciation.Finishing the basement: Assuming $15,000 to get an extra $250/month, that's a payback of 60 months or 5 years.