I think some anxiety is a good thing…keeps you on your toes and thinking sharp, but at the same time you have to trust you instinct and make it happen.FHA owner occupied multifamily is a great way to start out with little cash down, and if you close early in the month you get a big check and don’t have to pay your first mortgage payment for 2 months!

Capital improvements are definitely Non recurring expense items that should be backed out of cash flow.Only your own goals can determine whether to bump past the 2% rule.

A person suffering from anxiety or depression doesn't need multiple animals to provide emotional support.

They have mobile apps so you can update things on the fly.For recurring projects like spring cleanup or winterizing sprinklers in the fall, I set a calendar reminder.

I have started looking into expanding my real estate activities and this recurring theme of "mailing absentee [out of state] owners" has always seemed strange to me.

I guess the rush feeling is just anxiety of purchasing our first property.  

One piece of information that I have found to be recurring is to start in your own neighborhood. 

Could you semi-retire in 15 years on a $57,000 in recurring and safe income?

On the non-recurring expenses such as vacancy, repairs, appliance/AC replacement, how much do you budget when figuring for cash flow purposes.  

Then you've got to address her anxiety about dealing with you by showing you are ready and able to buy her house (even if you don't ultimately buy it yourself).If you need a money partner, go get one now.