My draw to the former is based on the belief that interest rates and property prices will increase over the next 5 years.Also, i want to highlight that we would have a safety net in place.

HIGHLIGHTS- 1. work with a knowledgable real estate agent.

abstract_id...Also provided in the paper is a comparison of the US to other countries (other developed nations still did not have an impressive % of all correct answers but better than the US):And the highlighting of a gender gap:"Another striking finding, also consistent across countries, is that men are more confident about their financial knowledge than they should be: even when they were wrong, they reported being ‘very confident’ about their answers."

One topic that I wish would be better highlighted is the tax implications on these properties. 

Below is an example of the bond market during that time, highlighted by the green trend line.

@Jim Shepard 's comment highlights the reason you don't let tenants paint. 

The addition of surplus inventory leads to lower occupancy and lower rents, which significantly reduces revenue for landowners.There's more in the post, but these are the highlights.  

And, many people seek out a particular brand for lodging to replicate favorite hotel experiences no matter where they are in the world.As we review the emergence of hotel conglomerates from one-off hotels, patterns show similar potential for the vacation rental industry and landscape is poised for parallel consolidation.What many think of today as the big “brands” of the vacation rental space are in reality actually listing sites that are similar to online travel agents like Priceline or Expedia, for instance.Such online marketplaces allow consumers to find anything and everything easily from the comfort of their own computers, from a spare couch to a castle to a country as Airbnb has highlighted in the past.

I use incandescent to get a warm glow, LED in kitchens and garages, clear bulbs to get sparkle and use the old style yellow filament bulbs to highlight a great light fixture.  

@Kyle Grimm - Congrats and thanks for sharing the good news with the BP community.Clearly, your ability to take steps to achieve the goal within the timeframe projected is remarkable.Additionally, this success highlights your tenacity, negotiating skills and people skills.Frankly, you are developing a level of trust and prominence in these neighborhoods, so that the sellers are confident enough to approach you about their sales.Good luck and best wishes with the advancement of your REI activities.