People like the idea of grilling out, bringing their pets and if you get lucky, having a private pool to use.   

I find that kinda strange, I certainly would not consider this for my backyard, people will be using your backyard for their bathroom and you hose for a shower and your grill for their kitchen.

Try going into the HEB in Carrizo Springs on Friday night and finding a case of beer or some meat to grill.  

I could see how it'd be a challenge to get folks down there.If you do the residential conversion, looks like you have a flat roof - could you put an entertaining space up there -- area with some lounge chairs, some planters, maybe a grille or something?

I don't think you'll get a lot of offers by tossing a Foreman grill on the counter.I imagine this house had a stove at some point.

Our menu features center-cut steaks, wood-grilled flatbreads and artisan salads and sandwiches, along with an interesting, everyday wine and cocktail selection.

Preferably newer homes (less than 15 years old).  5)  Hire a property manager (although the homes are local) ~ so I can manage her/him managing my prop's.6)  Hold $600,000 in cash for 2 years worth of expenses (emergency fund) ~ if indeed, I somehow spent $300k per year.7)  Travel, do some hobby stuff, grill out and drink beer, and spend time with the fam.

Cody, just wanted to update you that we started a new meet up on meetup.com if you are interested - the one posted about in this thread ended and we started a new one to ensure we keep the ability to network and connect with others interested in real estate - here is the link if you would like to join. it is Jan 27th at 7pm at the Point Grill in Central Point : https://www.meetup.com/Rogue-Valley-Real-Estate-Investors-Network/

Lifestyles Unlimited is and the RICH Club are probably the two best places in town for education, outside of BiggerPockets.In regards to networking, Jet Lending has the biggest networking event each month. 3rd Wednesday of each month at Texans Grille in City Centre.I agree with Account Closed, your income from Medical Devices Sales should be more than sufficient to get you in a few houses.

You can confirm by sticking a sheet of toilet paper against the grill cover and see if it sticks.