From myself getting thrust into this world of real estate as a result of 9/11 and ripped my life apart as an airline pilot.

They will hear ... this guy has been ripping me off all along.Outside of buy and hold real estate I have been a consumer goods retailer all of my life and I can assure you your intentions will be misinterpreted.

One of our neighbors did replace his entire system & then after the $15k install they had to rip out the entire leech field again as the kid running the heavy equipment drove over it crushing all the leech field chambers!!!

I don't suggest this because I think all landlords should do everything DIY, but because the knowledge can help you DIY minor issues, AND keep you from getting ripped off by a contractor who might be recommending something that's not necessary.

Stopped smoking (I’m sure someone will rip into me for suggesting that one)?

The water heater was over the shower area and must of blown and did some water damage, so i will need to replace all that OR should i just rip out the shower all together.

You will want to be on the same page before you start living together and ripping together. 

Especially some sellers that were very angry with me in the beginning, called me names, said things like "you just try to rip me off!!"

It’s glorious on the way up but will rip your face off on the way down.

You would obviously want a rainy day fund for expenses, but if you buy 3 units and someone rips one completely apart, you're ruined, versus buying 10 and the rest can support you as you fix the others.Here's the other positive few consider.