While they only took up a word or two of this story, they took up months and years of my life for which I earned nothing and lost much, at least in the short-term.

I'm on house number 4 that I've lived in and renovated, so I agree that's a good strategy (I've done it just through life, not actually a purposeful strategy). 

Always be cautious of what you charge on things like paint, flooring etc.. most judges will use life expectancy and divide out a pro rated amount you could charge the tenant for excessive damage and not normal wear and tear 

If your deal has some healthy margins, you should be okay, I would just be aware and upfront with whomever you pick.Good luck!

If they're delinquent after only 2 months, they're either facing sudden life changes or you did not properly screen them to begin with.

It really does depend on timing of being put in service, that bonus it qualifies for (if any) and the life cycle of the elements that can be advanced. 

If you buy real estate, you will spend hours and days and weeks and months of your life dealing with it… Home repairs, guests,… An investment really has to be pretty amazing to sacrifice all that time for itThe houses I own I bought many years ago at dirt cheap prices and dirt cheap mortgage rates.

any advice on paying mortgage off or faster With a standard mortgage, your monthly payment will remain the same for the life of the loan.

Hey Zachary, I've lived in Alabama my whole life and my whole family has been in real estate.

Passengers in their own life.