I wasn't able to complete my Sunday morning routine, and was late to church because of my time spent with them.

Just be careful and do not get stuck in this as a routine occurrence. 

Banks are required to report any transaction $10k+ for routine terrorist / criminal activity checks.Sounds like a pain, going in and paying like in 1952, but shouldn't matter.

(That's where the 'consultantancy' and/ or additional marketing and advertising angles, other tactics, buyer pre- screening, etc. can come in very handy... and routinely 2- 3x your LO, ROI. :-)

In some real estate markets (and on some types of deals), the contingency is rarely waived; in others, it is routine.

With 3-plexes in Boston routinely selling close to $2M and in places like Cambridge, as high as $3M, these properties are simply not good prospects for most investors.The solution in eastern MA is to get away from the city.  20-30 miles out, properties are a LOT more affordable. 

Real Estate is a much more routine way to earn.

I plan on doing the following: 1.PM will pay 50% of standard rent but will identify duties he has to do for 50%. 2.Develop Property Manager Agreement for emergency and routine repairs and come to terms on compensation.

Long story short, I was a mess for the majority of my 20s, then I got comfortable renting and going about my routine when I started to turn things around.

I raise my eyebrows when I see it being recommended for those starting out with little capital and no experience.