But you can't have enough solid contractors in your back pocket in this market, so I think that's very smart having some backup options to compare quotes so you're not stuck using the PM's guys and their 10-20% mark ups all the time!

I have found that shock collars do not work, but these inexpensive anti-barking devices work pretty well.

Plus, if the area continues to appreciate, you're winning in the long run.Using the funds:Improving your current condo to rent it out is smart.

I’m trying to be smart economically, but also get something that won’t cause us problems with low quality. 

I don't know if it is legal to do, but if it is then it's a smart way to finance closing costs instead of fronting the cash.

@Allan C. looking at the data is always a smart idea. 

Now, I'm not saying this is smart by any means, but since the market has shifted to a wholesaler's market then it would be in your best interest to either increase your offer amount so you lock down more deals or significantly increase assignment fee for higher spreads.

A smart investor will finance at current market and benefit from the difference.

. :)A limitation system can use email addresses and there are possibilites to check if applications with different email addresses come from the same computer/device.

Listen, simply put, if you are at least kind of smart and hardworking, you will be able to succeed.