I gave the agents money for materials upfront and supplemented that when we decided spend more on flooring.

I wonder if it could be worth it for when I am away on vacation or as a supplemental property manager.

If you need to supplement your living expenses by doing so, then it might make sense.

INERPRETATION: This Addendum supplements the terms and conditions of the Lease.

My end goal is to have as diverse of a portfolio as possible and possibly supplement the income of my current job.I have been reading about how fixing and flipping is a JOB.

Your peer and mentor network, and RE literature options, should be an occasional supplement - not a crutch.

http://www.lowes.com/cd_Special+Offers_381632314_Jon, I was in Lowes the other day and the sign stopped me in my tracks, selected carpet and they supplement the layer's labor from the deal, that money comes from the higher priced goods, not really a deal in my area as I can get my own carpet layer.

My goals are to build a supplemental retirement income for my husband and I (we are a little bit behind) and to build an income producing career for myself so that my husband can pursue an alternative career and leave his $140000 yr job without much of a change in living standards.

Again, this is from their website - We encourage buyers, sellers, and homeowners to supplement Zillow's information by doing other research such as: Getting a comparative market analysis (CMA) from a real estate agentGetting an appraisal from a professional appraiserVisiting the house (whenever possible)Why would they mislead consumers by promoting the site as the Real Estate source to count on.

@Marco Santarelli : You make an excellent point and as a new investor looking to supplement my retirement income, this is one of the strategies I am considering.