That, paired with the unstable industry I'm working in, has driven me to think about ways to increase my passive income.

Just get the extra ring and pair of washers (same as the tank to floor ones) when you buy the toilet.      

Work it based on my readings, and see what happens, how the research paired up with what happened.

A while  back I helped a couple buy a pair of adjacent duplexes.

Hi @Nathan Lehmer,I made a fairly extensive post a few months ago with the top 15 things or so that you might want to know about pairing a VA loan with 2-4 unit real estate. 

It appears you have less than 10 financed properties, so boom pair that down payment with residential 30 year fixed rate financing for your next purchase(s).Make sure that when you do your Schedule E on your taxes next year, you are accurate with "fair rental days."

Get into the crawl space to the attic, get it opened up and put live trap inside,,, babies will be here soon it's spring.you should set live traps inside, and outside .. keep area clean of garbage and make sure the garbage cans have secure lids.check the traps daily once you've caught them you will have more than 1, I guarantee it they come and go in pairs or 3's... then seal up the hole with wood...

You can compute how many you need to lift it, don't forget to use pair of 2s.

Pair that with his in-depth knowledge of the law and his history of taking people to court and I'm worried that I'll be looking at the business end of a lawsuit if I try to get him out.

Run it by your broker if you need another pair of eyes.After you've looked at enough properties you will just get a feel for numbers in your area.