I also read Rich Dad Poor Dad for the mindset piece.

If they leave windows open or back entrances unlocked, thermostats turned way up when testing the heat, Fridges/freezers not closed all the way, Bring in 4 kids who are running around and knocking holes in walls and tripping down steps (that they later blame on a piece of pulled up carpet) it all falls on your dime. 

there is nothing wrong with it, most microwaves have that option and do not have to be vented out, even though as a contractor i prefer them to vent out. if the existing pipe already vents out, which it probably does if there is a pipe in the cabinet already. what you would have to do is unscrew the 2 or 3 screws in the top cabinet that screw down into the microwave ( if not there then there may be 2 bolts in the front of the unit behind the cover that have to be loosened) that will loosen the microwave, then its a matter of taking the screws out that hold the fan at the top back, pull the blower fan out and change the direction so that it faces up, screw the fan back to the unit and put the microwave back up and bolting it. check to make sure the fan connects to the duct work, if not, add a piece of sheet metal to connect and seal that joint. btw you may want to unplug the microwave before doing so, just for safety reasons.

It is a piece of crap 1960s condo on the bus route close to University of Texas with coffee shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance.

they were in business 20 some years took in 100 of millions in due diligence fee's at 5 to 10k a piece.. there targets were newbie developers who had bigger complicated projects that no one would fund when you have little to no experience. 

You can get a piece of the pie there.

I paid cash for my own little $15,000 dollar piece of the American dream.

Here's an example:If I partner with a contractor and he gets hit by a bus, I have to hire another contractor *AND* I still have to give that first contractor a piece of the profits. 

The resale is one of the most important pieces of the whole thing as that is where you recoup all that loan pay down and equity appreciation. 

It is worth no more than any comparable size piece of land in the area.