Appreciation, even at a very conservative 5%/year appreciation on the market value of the house, this translates to 20% on a 25% down payment (you get appreciation on the market value, not on your equity).Getting LESS than 30% yearly on your rentals with the above factors is very hard.

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A higher credit score often translates to lower interest rates, potentially saving you thousands over the life of your loan.

All 20 cities are still positive gain for year over year ending September 2018.The market supply is the amount of homes/SFR for sale, which has been steadily increasing to about 3 month supply, but that still does not translate into a buyers market, as 6 months as normal.

You never know when the sellers life situation might force them to alter their plans.

Keep praying at the alter of big government.  

That is great advice, I will look into expanding/altering my buy box.

The smell from smoking weed isn’t that bad and is mitigated a lot easier than tobacco smoke, but you don’t want anyone growing in your property (often leads to mold, alterations to the property, and potentially expensive damages).

Enjoy the property:Live in the property and use the amenities according to the lease agreement.Decorate the property within reasonable limits, as long as it doesn't damage the walls or cause permanent changes.Have guests over, as long as it doesn't violate noise ordinances or disturb other tenants.Keep pets, if allowed by the lease agreement.Maintain the property:Keep the property clean and sanitary.Make minor repairs, like replacing light bulbs or fixing leaky faucets.Report any major repairs to the landlord promptly.Other rights:Receive a copy of the lease agreement before signing.Ask for clarification on any terms of the lease they don't understand.Pay rent on time, according to the lease agreement.Withhold rent if the landlord fails to make necessary repairs.Terminate the lease early, if allowed by the lease agreement or if the landlord breaches the agreement.Things Tenants Can't Do:Damage the property:Make any major alterations or renovations to the property without the landlord's permission.Paint the walls without the landlord's permission.Install permanent fixtures or appliances without the landlord's permission.Engage in any activities that could damage the property, such as throwing loud parties or using illegal substances.Violate the lease agreement:Use the property for commercial purposes without the landlord's permission.Sublet the property without the landlord's permission.Have more occupants than allowed by the lease agreement.Keep pets that are not allowed by the lease agreement.Cause disturbances that bother other tenants.Other restrictions:Smoke inside the property, if prohibited by the lease agreement.Park in unauthorized areas.Use the property for illegal activities.

The overlap between the two sectors means that you could easily translate skills from one to another.