He is not free-loading by any stretch on the rent by any stretch, but my having to give special attention to his rent due to late fees every month is getting very old... 

Working for 45-minute stretches (give or take) instead of for hours on end will ultimately allow you to clear your mind, grab an occasional snack or meal, and stay energized to meet your goals.Social Media DistractionsThough it may feel like staying plugged into our social media accounts is a necessary part of our jobs, the constant alerts and updates just drain our time and energy.

I work East Coast hours from 5:30am - 2:30pm Pacific, which leaves the afternoon and some evenings for me to pursue my real estate endeavors.I will be purchasing my first investment property in 2018, with a stretch goal of purchasing 3 properties this year.

. - Other Comp I'm looking at is a 6/2 that sold in 9 days but back in April 2017 for $228kCalculating Rent: $2k- I don't think this is a conservative number but I don't think its a stretch either. 

Use that as leverage with the seller to stretch out your time as advised by @Travis Sperr

I know this is an old post but I didn't see anyone mention the other options for mountain biking and just biking all along the Razorback Greenway that stretches 40 miles through the entire NWA region and the amazing trails that are tucked all through the area.

I'm not an expert by any stretch, but I do like to explore my creative financing options.As far as your situation goes, have you tried several local banks and credit unions?

As my portfolio grows and my time gets stretched thin (self-managing) I'm learning to value consolidation and synergy much more.

However, that was because we had contractor issues that stretched it out.

Having driven that stretch of the 101 most of my life, I can tell you it will take longer than 30 min to get to Universal Studios from Camarillo during the times most people would want to get there (i.e. when it opens in the morning).