Corrections yes, but I think the tech choo-choo train has years to go- way past Google Glass and iWatches and at least until we all have chip implants in our bodies!

The exterior is wood and the wood seems to be chipping.

My favorite are the 6 panel oak pre-hung doors, usually around 100 or so.

The foundation was in good shape, which is the most important thing and we found the solid oak floors I was hoping for.

At the end of each podcast the guest recommended one real estate book and one business book, I've started a list of these and am chipping away at those too.

Unless your doing volume you may have trouble finding a busy GC that is going to meet you at a property that you may or may not buy... its about establishing relationships plus the home inspection will give you bargaining chips with seller..

Then it may outshine the blue chip areas in appreciation.

Specifically, we are looking for: Property: a small multi-family (2-4 units) one unit to be at least a 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom stand-alone house which we would occupyadditional unit(s) which we will manageLocation Options: While we’re open to a number of possibilities, here are the target areas: the South Bay area (Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, Rancho Palos Verdes, Lawndale, Gardena, Palos Verdes Estates, San Pedro, etc.) the Pasadena area (including Alhambra, San Marino, La Crescenta, Montrose, La Canada-Flintridge, Glendale, etc.)some areas might also be nice and/or on our wish list, but are secondary to what's listed above unless we found a great opportunity (Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Burbank, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Santa Clarita, etc.)Financing Options: We’re open to a number of financing options, including partnering with an investor, using private/hard money loans, and other creative financing suggestions.

My girlfriend and I are house hacking a duplex in Oak Park, MI.

The tenant did go to some trouble communicating with and organizing the workmen, so I think we will also chip in something for their time.