You can also get that plastic runner to go over the carpet on the stairs to protect it but I probably wouldn't.

Hello Darek,If you needed surgery, you would not start medical school.

Use the new plastic shelf liner in all the cupboards and install something similar in sink cabinets. ( Even a piece of vinyl flooring ).

My thought is with the hospital right there, it would be a great place to have STR units available, that are chiefly intended for the families of people staying in the hospital for multiple days, having a baby or recovery from surgery, etc. 3 or the units are vacant currently, and with the lease ending soon, potentially another 4 would become available.

Hi Sarah, Really cool project, ideas i can think of from running one of our airbnbs in a football town:Small wooden fence in the back (cost less then full privacy but will give idea of enclosure, for better price maybe chap plastic fence?)

If that doesn't work, maybe you could cut off that grout and, with careful knife work, dig out a little slit under the edge of the tile -- enough to insert a modified metal or plastic edging.

I put up a plastic container for flyers up too, with color photos of the interior, and more info on price, pets, qualifying requirements.

We also recycle everything we can such as plastic bottles, glass, metal, etc.

I used to own homes but when I moved to the new area, I opted to rent since I wasn't sure if I wanted to stay around.. now regretting I didn't just buy.Small familyA decent career - ~$200K yr, great credit (800s)Not much saved (thanks to a surgery that drained a ton of my savings) will recover over time - ~$40K ready for down payment into a property- which is needed since I'm renting a home, need to get something anywayAbout $40K in debt - a little on a card, mostly a truck payment - low interestDallas, TX area- thinking the north area- which is a hotter market, higher cost than I am used to, high property taxesGuessing my budget would be about $350K max to start for a property.Curious what would you do to get started in my scenario?

He had 4 open heart surgeries between Nov 2016 and May 2017 all while I was running a company, flying for the Navy and taking care of my family.