The 2% rule is widely debated here on BP, and honestly, is one of the reasons I've delayed buying property because I felt the other deals weren't "good enough" at 1.xx%.

@David Jenkins Ultimately, we can all sit around and debate what is best for you.

Hi @Jay Hinrichs - I see you're very active on BP, so I appreciate you chiming in.However, in your statement you make very many incorrect assumptions and broad stroke generalizations as they apply to my experience, financial status and overall understanding of the people I am working with.While I do appreciate the dialog with you I am not looking to debate incorrect assumptions and generalizations that may not apply to what I may or may not have & the sophistication of the folks I am engaging with. 

The kitchen is small and debating if I should ditch the vent hood in place for a microwave.  

A discussion of risk could fill volumes and lead to tome-like posts though ;-)If anyone wants to learn more about the "pay off your mortgage for safety" versus "don't pay off your mortgage and juice the returns" debate you could fill out a whole week of reading on Mr.

Hello Puget Sound Investors,I know there is the pros and cons debate if getting a broker license is worthwhile for an investor.

Well we are debating currently about my wife wants to find an ALL CASH property and I am for the conventional and use the rest of our cash for rehab etc.

Since you are using external reasons to debate this dilemma it's time to hire a professional property management company to handle your rentals.

This has led to a lot of internal debate if we should be there or not.

We may as well post an article from the Onion and joke and debate away...