We have her manage check ins, we have a cleaner and handyman on standby and we utilize some tech (Nest/Smart locks) to do the rest.

The roaches eat the bait and go back to their nests and die and then their friends eat them and die too!

He's a LEO, so he's not awash in money, just did a good job saving over the years to build a nice nest egg and it's getting eaten up quickly.

A lot can happen in the time before you get another job, having a nest egg in the bank could be way more important than having an investment property.

I get the refi till you die sentiment.. just have to make sure the market does not move against you in some significant manner.. this can wipe you out completely.. always nice to have some liquidity or nest egg.. 

This is our nest egg and we can retire at any time because of it.

I just have this urge to "nest" and buy a place so it's mine and I feel like I'm setting roots again.

Let's keep it on point so it could be a valuable resource to others.I am a broker yes but have not sold anything to the public in 14 years LOL... so not trying to feather my nest at all.. but yes carry on..  

But if you are considering investing in real estate, I would do the safe thing and invest less than 30% of your 401K ($300K max) into real estate, especially if this is your first go round, so in case it goes south you don't lose your whole nest egg.

I love creating "nests"- either for myself or others to enjoy.