Worst case, I work until I'm 60+ but what I can't afford to do is put all my money into RE and have nothing if that doesn't pan out and work until I die.so if you have the money, yes, I'd invest in a 401k.

We had the carpet professionally cleaned and I figure I can get another year or two out of it.The bathroom hasn't worked since we bought the house because the grout cracked and the galvanized pan under the shower rusted out.

But go ahead and put some tin foil on your head, it can't hurt.

It cost me about $1000 to get all the supplies needed at the beginning (fresh water and sewer hoses, dishes, pots, pans, bedding, etc.)

Just be careful on where you buy and make sure the numbers pan out, the single family market is still pretty soft and there are a ton of properties that have been redone and sitting in certain parts of San Antonio.  

I'm a Realtor and investor in Katy so if your other recommendations don't pan out I'd be happy to send you my contact.

In fact, with 25+ years of flipping and investing, I have never had a claim other than a roof due to hail damage years ago.In early August I had a tenant who left a pan of oil on the stove and the subsequent fire destroyed the property. 

If that part pans out, I'll actually spend a day or two in the target area if I'm going to be buying there.

@matt T. In

I would be happy to take a look and get you paid on anything that pans out.