Haha, doesn't mean I can't be convinced to head in that direction though. 

That being said, if you're 23 and you don't own a home, I really do recommend starting with a house hack as you don't need the 25% down capital to get started and you kill 2 birds with one stone by getting a rental and having a roof over your head. 

If I do write my own addendums I always run it by her first. 

Keep learning, stay consistent, and reach out if you need help running numbers!

They’ll let you know if everything looks up to code or if there are issues to fix.Then, head to the local building department and apply for the permits.

That's exactly what I'm trying to wrap my head around.

If you're in it for the long run you'll learn that management makes a good investment into a great investment.

We both run our own businesses but we feel that real estate will help make sure we both maintain our life plans of not needed to work as much any more.

Gas heat would require constant tank refilling and it would be very bad to run out in the winter.

We are set to head back to Kyoto in a few months to start prepping the property ready for guests.