A lot of people think steel mills when they hear NWI but the truth of the matter is that we are not tied to any 1 specific industry.

In Portland, they allow this also IF the first floor is concrete or steel. 

@Steven Steele I'm no mortgage expert, but I would guess you're probably not going to get approved for a mortgage without monthly income.

One way to tell if a wall is load bearing is if it sits right on top of a basement support post or on top of the steel I-beam or wooded carriage beam that spans across the basement.

I've read that I could make a slotted hole on the bottom with an oscillating tool then nail up through the bottom and put a drop of silicone on it.

As an investor, it's good to put your investments in a position to be competitive - if everyone wants updated kitchens, stainless steel, and grey walls you give it to them unless you plan on living in the home forever.

He was off the chain one day with me in the yard, and my dog heard the mail slot on the house close. immediately he jolted to the front of the house and I heard screams!

Find where they are entering and plug the hole with steel wool (or wood, brick, etc).

Replace all gold door hardware / fixtures / fans to stainless steel to match paint themes.Now my question:I'd say my property is "turn-key" as it can definitely be rented in the state it's in, even without a cash-out I'm removing most PMI and getting a great rate.

Something to think about.If you pay off one of your properties, you'll open up a slot.