If you see the power of real estate, you can reinvest your gains and then get the cost savings.

Never underestimate the power of the platform algorithm.  

Thank you would it cost more then 200,000 to just do the basics like, insulation, electric, roof and plumbing?

They have successfully overruled the two most powerful maxims most investors use to determine what to invest in: 1) location, location, location and 2) the ROI. 

Quote from @Greg Powers: A New Hampshire Supreme Court ruling last week prevents municipalities from restricting short-term rentals in the state, so this should be a "safe" place to pursue STRs. 

I'm wondering if I'm missing anything: Mortgage (20% down, so no PMI) HOA Electricity Gas (None, as the new construction house has an electric stove—everything is electric) Water Bill Camera Security System Internet Lawn Care Regular MaintenanceQuestions: Will I need to pay for trash? 

Weather became a challenge, Portland had a huge ice storm in January when all my plumbing and electrical was going in.

Both properties owned free and clear by our mother but my brother has the power of attorney.

The pain is removing all HVAC, plumbing & electrical so you can sister or replace a beam or joist and then put them all back in.

This means I can’t bump up my purchasing power.