You can use a BP calculator to play around with scenarios. 

I just don’t want kids to play with it or someone to set it at 60 trying to cool it down fast, and then forget about the setting.

interest buydown, home warranty, closing cost assistance and seller realtor can offer bonus incentive to realtor that brings buyer . another option is to rent and refinance it 

It's very hard to play the game of real estate without it, and I'd encourage all new investors to work hard to maximize their income upside, and work hard to get into a stable position before obliterating your DTI on a capex nightmare.

I am also type of person who always thinks I know what I want and as I age realize things change - I say this because this would lead me not to want to buy a house now to rent to move in the future - I would look at it if it worked as a good rental and assume I would not live there and if I did later in life that’s bonus

Once a town finds out you started without a permit, they can make it hard, so you have to play it up that you had no idea and the contractor did not tell you.ALWAYS.

It isn't a game that can be well played without spending a lot of time and or money. 

If you play your cards right with real estate you can reduce your tax bill significantly.

Maybe Miami is a better appreciation play over Detroit... maybe it's not.

I'm particularly passionate about areas that provide cash flow with rental propertiesOutside of real estate, I enjoy traveling, playing sports, hanging with my dog and friends.Excited to learn and connect with you all!