My house I bought in September had a nice basement entrance and large long living room that shared a wall with the mechanical room.

We are self performing the entire build with exception of mechanical sub contractors

Is there something you can attach to the gate (ie a spring mechanism) that will help it close should someone leave it open? 

An average client is not a certified plumber, electrician, or mechanic.

That’s why I’m here, I’m looking for a better way and real estate looks like the path a mechanic can take to no longer being a mechanic.Right now I am figuring out what strategy I want to focus on.

Confirm that the provider has experience with the particular investments in which you intend to invest your retirement funds as you very likely will have questions in terms of the mechanics (e.g. how do you invest in real estate, etc.).4.

It costs them nothing to fix it and you have a year warranty so you’re not getting a mechanical discount. 

Particularly on competitive offers, previously most offers would have had similar mechanics, in that the seller was paying both parties brokers.

I plan on handling most of the cosmetic updates and mechanical repairs, to a point.

@Brandon Brown you have either done a boat load of research or have background in mechanicals!