In managing my own properties, I've seen numerous times where I could've taken shortcuts that would have temporarily saved me money, but in the long term cost a lot more.

My roommate is temporarily burdened with some leftover student loans and thus remains more hesitant than I am to take risks and engage in other investments.

The chlorine in water supplies weakens it and makes it prone to cracking.

For those with a high risk tolerance who can tolerate a potential loss of money, then I wonder about temporarily parking assets in a bond, REIT or stock market index tracked ETF.

I am gearing up to purchase my first rental property and I have a question regarding the best way to setup my business.I am partnering with two college buddies of mine (one lives in Seattle, the other is temporarily living in North Dakota working for a big oil and gas company).

I am a seasoned investor with 19 rentals and a laundromat and I put my last deal on credit cards, which temporarily dropped my score 100 points. 

If so, then just keep it as a rental temporarily.  

An out of area tenant can temporarily "settle in" by getting accommodations via Airbnb for example, and that would allow them to look for housing in person.

Refurbish, refinance, buy the next place, move into it and rent out the second half of the first duplex.So far i have alway rented my living space. when i buy something it will be to temporarily live in it and then rent it out for passive income.Thank you though!

Start networking, find a handyman, shadow other investors, learn the strength and weakens of your target market, etc.