You make it so easy, you're so obvious, one need not travel further than the second sentence on your web page to find the first lie -- you may find yourself being accountable over silly practices and small dollars.

However, many times its just not practical or cost effective to put the work into it because in many cases its not easy to do.

However, what I would suggest based on your expertise as a contractor is going into a semi-fixer upper and make minor repairs to boost equity as well as savings. 

And things could still get rockier, but hopefully your expertise and seasoned investments mean your overall risk profile is very low.

This is not a great practice.

Unfortunately, renting in the far-left wing states allows tenants to be treated in a manner that far exceeds ethical rental practices. 

I prefer AZ myself personally (lived in Prescott 4 years and Tucson for one and loved both places), but for many people NYC can’t be beat especially if they’re trying to make a name for themselves in careers in finance, art, theatre, music etc. it’s practically a requirement to live there for certain careers.  

I do think that having a contractor give you quotes is MUCH better, but often not completely practical or ideal either.

Thank you all for your advice and expertise.

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