It can make leasing a bit harder since you will have more vacancy when those come do but it will all be in peak season.With respect to the hiring decision, you would need to hire someone to replace you (perform the same functions you currently perform) so that you continue to work up the ladder (spending more time on higher value tasks).  

I have a W2 and can survive off it, so I never really needed my RE profits to spend on myself.

So, as a buyer I would not want to spend money before having a contract.

Don't spend the check until it clearsRegulators do not view investors as being altruistic.

Also, how much time do you want to spend doing real estate vs. your main job or extra work in order to fund it.

If I was in your shoes I would find ways to streamline your day job so that you are not spending as much time in that role.

There are a lot of inconsistent contractors, so really spend some time vetting them. 

I would not take legal action on a $2k investment on my own if it was my investment as you will be spending a lot more than that to chase what could be a ghost.

There are many reasons why I haven't pursued the arbitrage model, but mainly that it takes too long for the ROI after investing all your time and effort into buying furniture and renting and paying utilities.Let's say you rent an apartment for $1500 and you spend $7000 to furnished it.

Since he, as the "leader of the pack" has announced that information, which of course influences large numbers of others to follow suit, people who don't want to spend the money for a proper close; well . . . let me change my thought here, from asking a question to making a comment.