@Mel Gardner Hi Mel, Transitioning your home into a rental property can be a smart move for building passive income!

I am assuming making it ADA compliant (wheelchair ramps, etc.) would be a prerequisite. 

It kind of reminds me of that George Carlin saying "They don't want a population capable of critical thinking, they want obedient workers, people just smart enough to run the machines and just dumb enough to passively accept their situation."

Whether it's residential properties, commercial real estate, or emerging sectors like sustainable and smart homes, the potential for growth and profitability is significant.

I mentioned it before but I had not received a reply to an email in over a month, and I thought I was being smart by looking in my junk mail box in gmail as well.

Not sure if it is a smart or stupid decision.

Smart. 

Leveraging that asset to finance another deal is smart play, and the townhouse you're eyeing seems like it could be a great addition to your portfolio.When it comes to budgeting for renovations, it's definitely a challenge to nail down accurate estimates, especially when resources might feel a bit outdated or not region-specific.

House hacking is indeed a smart strategy to lower your living expenses and start building your real estate portfolio.

Choosing the BRRRR strategy in Iowa is a smart move to begin your journey.Welcome aboard and best of luck investing!