I have rented a few I will say that #1 location is everything, #2 easy of access to shopping, breweries, restaurants, outdoor activities, events, etc. 

We are considering a house purchase, and inspector recommended the following:**Ground the electrical outlets in the bedrooms**Install GFCI's in the kitchen, baths, and outdoor outlets.The seller does not want to do it since "the house was built in 1980 and it was built up to code back then".I was thinking about getting a quote how much this would cost and deduct it from the purchase price...

Well I don't have any experience or do anything with construction, but I'm definitely your sister from another mother when it comes to all of those outdoor activities and traveling!

I'm considering making an offer on a 12 unit (would be my first RE purchase)with the following characteristics:Asking price: $585,000GOI: 95,940NOI: 50,91012 2bd 1ba units with rents ranging from 425-595, two of the units are corporate rentals all utilities included and rent at 1,010 and 1,320.Built in 1985New roof in 2005Low maintenance exteriorNo common areas100% occupiedNice quiet small village area.Washer dryer hookups in units, not sure how many have them installedOff street outdoor parking lotTenants pay own utilities Comparable nearby apartment complex with very similar layouts, size and finishes (but with covered garage parking for one car for each unit - snow belt area) rents for $750+.

Someone suggested this for an outdoor adventure: http://dc.about.com/od/restaurant1/a/Exploring-The-C-And-O-Canal.htm

I included cozy bedding, cards and board games for all ages, outdoor chairs, marshmallow roasting sticks, as well as a welcome pack including a variety of hot drinks and s'mores ingredients for the cooler nights, which will be coming next month. 

Would rather have land & be around friends in Oklahoma or head to the great outdoors of Colorado!

My day job is in finance, but my passion is anything outdoors and ...real estate.I'm looking forward to learning from everyone here and eventually, hopefully contributing as well!

I really feel for guys/gals whom have to work outdoor to earn their living in Houston or places like that with high humidity.OC, California has its pros and cons, but as a contractor, there are ssooo much work here, and the fees are very well paid.   

Does anybody know if anything other than copper can be used for piping for outdoor Heat Pumps/AC units?