But as a short-term solution, playing the 0% credit card game can be an option, but from my experience, juggling from one to the next with no backup plan often ends in paying high interest in the long run.

The only thing I need to play around with in Buildium is running financial reports and customizing them so for instance I could run an EBITDA, or a cash flow statement without depreciation figured in etc.  

In dealing the new Real Estate Commission Law now in play.....Is anyone else getting Engagement Contracts sent to them stipulating exclusivity and buyer-responsible commission terms?...

Didn't realize it would also play into the investment decision.

We have been playing it safe but really would like to start investing in Rental properties as another source of passive income and to start building for our children.  

New Braunfels doesn't play.

When rental demand dips they suffer with placing tenants or forced to play a game with who can charge the least in the area.  

If you haven't bought or sold any real estate recently, the new rules in play may leave you wondering how this may impact your financial responsibility in the transaction. 

Back of the napkin analysis (or BP calculator) make a conservative offer and see if the seller is willing to play ball.  

What happens with the economy over the next 6 months plays into our decision as well.