We allow cats and most dog breeds except for the following:- any breeds/mixes known under common parlance as “Pit Bull”- Rottweiler- Doberman Pinscher- German Shepherd- Alaskan Malamute / Siberian Husky- Chow Chow- Presa Canario- Cane Corso- Mastiff- Great Dane- St.

I have learned over the years, that there will always be those that do and those that don't or won't.I think we all know the old saying "you can lead a horse to water but you can not make him drink.".

Yes, there is a bit of Tony Robins motivation mixed in.  

What’s your strategy: focusing on cash flow, appreciation, or a mix of both?

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

It's not quite the same, but it's actually better because we don't waste time drinking beers and shooting the breeze about football or cars.

Also, ask your agent for recommendations—they often have relationships with dependable contractors.Look for areas with a mix of affordability and growth potential.

Just look at what they are doing in CA they are ripping vines out left and right.. younger folks dont drink wine like us boomers. 

This run though focusing on zero debt instead of drinking the refi to you die cool aid I believed prior to 08 .. we can now sleep well at night compared to those days.

Indianapolis (where I'm a realtor and work with all sorts of investors) is a great market to find that and get a mix of solid appreciation too if you know where to buy