If you've been getting tons of applications and just rejecting everyone then that's one thing, but if you aren't receiving a healthy number leads, showings, and applications, you should really consider lowering it.

This is a business, and in business I've found it prudent to retain a healthy dose of cynicism.  

After you eliminate all personal debt besides your mortgage & max out retirement accounts & have a healthy savings account, you need to set aside downpayment + reserves to buy 1 house every 2-3 years and allocate a % to equities & private debt offerings as the rest.

Sales remain healthy and at relatively the same levels over the last few months.

My wife and I are thinking seriously about investing in Mexico, somewhere that is a vacation destination where we could go once or twice a year that will also have the potential to bring in healthy income stream.

After mentoring dads for 30 years, I've realized that children (young or adult) want/need: (1) role models of integrity, and (2) healthy relationship with their parents (plenty of affirmation!).

I can say that I never meet with sellers to tour properties because I'm selling at a healthy discount so I don't need to hold peoples hands through the process.  

The mortgage market is healthy so there are several ways for income to be calculated including but not limited too: full income verification of two years W-2's or tax returns, 1-2 years of a 1099, average deposits of 12-24 months of personal or (50%) of business bank statements, an up to date P&L, DSCR (debt service coverage ratio) or rental income (investment properties only). - Appraisal.

Even had a rat problem in the past whereas I notified the Board of Health. I

This uptick shows a healthy, active market.Cash Sales: An impressive 25.8% of sales were paid in cash, up 13.8% from last year.