There no reason to wait any time or have any “whichever is lower” rule come into play.

So I'm looking for the combination of affordable properties (cheap could be misinterpreted) and (mass) tourism.

I 100% think you should add a hot tub even if it just a plug and play one that is reputable.

I’m now reverting to mass mailing.

My freshman year of collage I played division 1 football in Pittsburgh at a school called Duquesne.

A few folks have talked about leveraging a HELOC in the future, but if you don't have other assets to back up that play and things go south it could force you to sell your primary home - that gets real dark real quick.

Of course, there are several factors that play into this:How much money do you actually have to put into the deal?  

If you told him you have been playing pickup games for the past year and need help improving your jump shot, now he has evidence you're motivated and a specific goal he can quickly help you work towards.

Playing devil's advocate here, but if you don't personally know how to operate a Coffee Farm, then how would you know the operation is well run?

Many "deals" that happen on the courthouse steps are for a small first mortgage, but there is no equity in the property once taxes, liens, judgements, 2nd & 3rd mortgages come in to play.