On the other hand, when the inspection report comes back with stuff to get fixed the experienced realtor has relationships with contrators, painters, handyman etc and can often get those repairs done lightening fast so that a deal closes. 

We are leaning towards bringing on a hard working administrative assistant to lighten the load and free up more time to focus on more pertinent tasks.Wondering if anyone can give us suggestions on the starting the process of being able to provide/offer health insurance to our employees.

We are leaning towards bringing on a hard working administrative assistant to lighten the load and free up more time to focus on more pertinent tasks.This will be our first hire and are wondering what the best way to go about doing so is.

Can't some fool jump in here with a quick "Pace Morby is the best thing that ever happened to me" comment to lighten things up?

@Yunfan Wang, I would go with Denali and lighten the walls, definitely consider applying a lime wash to the brick fireplace to modernize it.

Dog urine isn't as bad as cat urine, so it isn't all bad news.Typically on oak flooring, the wood bleach kits (the most popular one is made by Zinsser) will lighten up the spot too much and look artificial.

Lighten up, and Laugh.

I think SoCal is pretty awesome personally...we visit pretty often...love hanging in Balboa Park...beautiful scene...nothing quite the driving the 1 up the coast...last time there we drove LA to SF on the 1 and immediately starting looking for local RE.Hope to see the ADU restrictions lighten up soon...that's really the key to starting to bring our housing markets into balance...there really is no such thing as a housing shortage...dwellings exist in every 2-car garage in America...and definitely a win-win if you can build on your own parcel in SoCal.I think at the end of the day it's the barrier to entry...for most guys starting out with $50k in capital, SoCal is not on the list of places to look.Oh, and don't forget about Lake Erie ;) 

.- Tax Considerations: With an eye on maximizing retirement funds, boomers are drawn to states with favorable tax policies, stretching their dollars further in areas where their financial burden is lightened.- Climate Preferences: The allure of a warm, sunny climate is strong, with states like Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas seeing an influx of boomer buyers seeking year-round outdoor living.Millennials: Balancing Aspirations with AffordabilityMillennials, now in their prime home-buying years, are becoming a formidable force in the market.

Avoid DSCR if you can show income or at least 1 year W2 or 1099's only because the rates and down payments are higher.Thanks a lot Jason for the lightening fast response, much appreciated.