The downside is in most cases the interest rate can adjust from day to day.  A

At the end of the day, a flooded house will uproot your life and your tenants and not to mention kill any profit on your investment.   

At the end of the day a real asset that doesn't appreciate well is simple one that pulls one fewer lever than others.  

I would replace it with a slightly upgraded one (that has an oven light and broiler) and call it a day. A

Tenant is responsible for rent and utilities up until the day a new tenant is in place.

In Marin County California, for example, in recent years, it has been customary to make all cash offers with no contingencies on the day a property is listed. 

Wake up at 3:30 coffee then read messages emails and texts that cane in .. then bible verse of the day a quiet prayer time in my truck before I start work and then I’m ready to face the day

I work a full time job and cannot make 99% of the trainings, but they host trainings almost every single day as well as on Saturdays and sometimes on Sunday there are tours with training coaches to see the inventory.Please send me a message if you would like some more detail, but at the same time it is all about what fits your situation the best.

@Jason Appel - it's a valid concern, but the reality is you have as many hours in the day as everyone else who has made this happen. 

Today was my first day of being a Landlord.  Just wanted to say thanks to everyone at Bigger Pockets as you guys, and especially your property analysis software tools, played a huge part in getting me to this moment!