You need that check-and-balance from a neutral party even if it comes with second guessing and (again) tears.I know that BP is supposed to be a place for "push-through" and "attaboys" but it sounds like you're there already.  

Cat or dog urine:   there is a neutralizer spray that you can buy at Pets Mart.2.  

We get that it is cash flow neutral....yes.

Spend $150 and get some good pictures taken and do a minor price reduction to revive it.A nice neutral gray or beige throughout the place would brighten it up and make it look cleaner, but that could probably wait.  

If you are going to use it as a rental, put in something cheap and neutral but stain hiding and count of replacing it when you move back.

He also uses a very small amount of space in the building, so he gets that as a benefit too.HOWEVER, anybody buying this building would probably be cash flow neutral/in the red?  

This semi-detached project has some large tiled areas, so we are using some neutral light grey tile, and combined with an oak floor, darker walnut style cabinets, and white quartz counters makes for a timeless looking package that can suit many colours of paint and furnishings.With the drywall project half done, it is time to really go back and take a hard look at the schedule.

Hi Josh - I'm going to take the neutral "Switzerland" role on this one, but leaning towards agreeing with you.A good credit score seems to be the best way to get the lowest rate, especially if its your personal residence because the process is quite efficient. 

You can then compare the two numbers  and see if it's a good deal or not. )Finally, @Larry Fried is a promoter for that sponsor, and should not be looked at as a neutral source of independent information.

I think it *can* be, just as it can be socially irresponsible (or simply ethically/morally neutral), and I'm interested in determining which RE practices fall into which category.Similarly, wealth certainly *can* result from deferred consumption, but it can also be inherited, or earned through a high-paying job (regardless of whether one buys designer handbags or not), or accumulated via practices that negatively impact society (i.e. how about those big bankers/brokers/execs who committed fraud that basically initiated the sub prime mortgage crisis).At any rate, it sounds like you feel you are adding value to your community through your real estate investments AND earning a nice profit - and that's the sweet spot!