But you don't want to be pondering if that window is ground level or 3 stories up when you have to jump. 

I was always pondering how to go about the following.Scenario: Upon purchasing, doing renovations to increase rent OR upon exiting, doing renovations to increase the sale priceHow do I perform the renovations if I have, say 90% occupancy?

Hi Todd,You asked a great question and one I was pondering myself.

Quote from @Denis Ponder: A quick zillow search shows you can get into a lot in Dayton for $150k or less. 

It seems like the best decision for me is to just hold onto my money for now, instead of hastily jumping into an investment so close to a life changing event.For those of you who mentioned buying a duplex or triplex, this is something I have pondered over extensively, and was considering doing when I originally intended to leave the military and go back to school, but with the job offers I have received, I have decided to hold off on going back to a brick and mortar school for a little longer.

Having him take some time while we are saving up that year's worth of income to ponder what his next thing will be, income wise, whether it's coming into my business, starting his own business, investing on his own in something he's an expert at, becoming an independent contractor working less hours, unjobbing for awhile, etc.

Hi @Eric Fernwood , @Denis Ponder, Thank you so much for the information.

I had been pondering that, and when he said that, my ears perked up.

Jon,I pondered also on a "all bills paid" propertie in Waco, was little over 100 units.To separate units only on electric was estimated by contractor for $285k.

I'm looking to get into real estate investing; been pondering it for a LONG time.