Another risk is lost rent, but we have run at 100% occupancy for the past 3 years and achieve over 100% of theoretical rent due to late fees, so we view this risk as minimal.Assuming we close as planned in the next few weeks, I'll post pictures as the work progresses.

Level 2 River White Granite and Venetian Gold Granite are two other options I'm looking at...The home is a rental property which I'll either move back into or sell in 2-5 years.Above - Agreeable Gray wall w/ floor tileView of the kitchen (these are the old cabinets which I'm using until the new cabinet installation)Another view of the kitchen (before the recessed lighting install)...you can see where the island is going to go.Thanks!

I have a new agent that understands my investment criteria and is willing to view multiple properties. 

I crunch numbers on deals before I view it to see if it meets my goals financially for 10 years, 15 years, 30 years.

the lead that comes in should be used simply to set an appointment to view the property nothing more.. its the death nell to qualify on the phone. 2.

If you're not unlicensed, I still view it as unethical and there's the possibility the homeowner could wind up owing the Realtor the commission they agreed upon when initially signing a contract if they sell the property to you.Once their contract has expired, the homeowner is fair game, and then you should actively pursue them if you're interested in putting something together. 

Recently, I’ve started to view my 15-mile training runs through nearby neighborhoods as a sort of prospecting method —a foot tour of sorts— helping me determine neighborhoods I might be interested in investing in.My goal with Bigger Pockets is simple — I hope to learn from other investors within the community, leverage the tools and resources to improve my ability analyze potential deals (to help my 40-something-year-old-self gain the confidence to do what my 20 something-year-old-self knew was possible long ago) and contribute to the community where I can with the experience I have.  

I have 8 doors in Mountain View that cost me $210k each back in 2013 (2 four plexes).

The owner got to view the property a couple weeks ago and they squatter is actually taking care of the property, like it's their own (according to him).

If I contributed more money to my 401k would it lower my overall income that is viewed by this rule and therefore I could write more off?