You saved time and energy and money to have to file eviction, wait for them to be remvoed, then clean up, then put it back on market.  

Energy (propane/electric) costs annually are atleast double to triple for an indoor heated pool, unless it is a small fiberglass insert which guests detest as they are just a little larger than a hot tub. 

These properties were not distressed quite the opposite.. but they had 100k to 3 to 5 million of standing Timber on them that if we could purchase our Timber deed we could turn those trees to cash within 90 days..PS I had created a hand made custom data base of properties  10 acres or more not corporately owned that Aerial Photogramy show Standing Timber of an Age we deemed Merchantable. 

Make sure to treat it like a business and your tenants like customers. 

I feel like you should be able to customize the mortgage section of this calculator but I can't figure out how to adjust my payments to the amount I agreed on with the seller. 

I continuously read and listened to podcasts, even during commutes and at work, using custom headphones designed like construction earplugs to facilitate my learning.

During the second phone consultation, I was given the impression that the team needs 2-3 months to come up with a customized strategy plan. 

Most of my customers in CA tend to buy their primary in Cali but build their investment portfolio outside the state.

But with 4 kids in their teens/twenties now, seems like that money would be far better used if one of them has entrepenurial ideas (and energy and time). 

@Mark HaskinsThere are several good to very good low flow shower heads available these days at 1.75, 1.5 and even, 1.25 usg/minute {standard shower head flows at 2.5 gpm}.Have a look at the Spoiler and Earth models available from AM Conservation Group {formerly part of Niagara Conservation who manufactures good low-flow, flapperless toilets}.NFI in Niagara, just a satisfied customer who has been using their products in our units for the past 3+ years.