I redid the guest bathroom, updated light fixtures throughout the house, repainted the whole interior, updated appliances, built furniture, added a garden space and a variety of fruiting plants, and so much more I can't even remember.

I would have quotes in hand to repair / replace tanks, field lines, complete fields and what ever backup plan you would need via the research through the city / county / state.If you need to replace what you have with a packing plant- if you can even put one in, figure $500,000 plus lines to the plant, and from the plant for the finished water.

But, our plan is to end up back in East TN after the military in 10 years, so my wife and I want to start planting seeds in regards to building a portfolio in that area!

I've always been interested in real estate, but we have been living abroad for 11years - we have bought a few properties that we have either sold or held as rentals from afar, but now that we are finally getting planted in one place I am looking to invest locally.Are the rules strict on rentals?  

Snapshot in terms of say, divorce, plant closing in a single industry area of the nation, or major medical issue.

Etta is in a good zip code but it’s location close to the Wastewater plant hurts it.  

I literally got paid to skip through meadows identifying plants and butterflies.

This little seed planted the passion and idea of owning a property and renting it out.I've always rented all my life (I'm a millennial after all), but now that the time has come to settle down, I wanted to start preparing financially for the rest of my life. 

I make a plan for my week: Monday - go to HD after work and get supplies for project ATuesday - go to Property 1 after work and do project A; if raining, go to Property 2 and do project Betc...Here's a sample of my list: PRIORITY TASK UNIT TOOLS NEEDED CONCERN FALL 2019 install spark igniter 1R 1R 1.5 recoat flat part of roof EX 1.7 insulate/brick over AUX BS windows AUX BS with Eli 2 parge W wall of basement BS with Eli 2.5 brick over front 2 basement windows BS with Eli 3 remove plants on side of garage wall GAR weathering 3 replace 2R pavers EX 3 repair bottom basement door hinge BS security 3 repair water main street valve EX $$$$ water damage 3.5 clean out chimney BS maintenance 4 1" PEX for basement water supply BS maintenance 4 properly cover sewer in auxiliary basement AUX health I haven't completely filled out all the columns, but you get the idea.Just know if you weather this storm, the seas will calm and give you time to improve your situation and prepare for the next wave. 

--------LANDSCAPING/YARD CARE.Regular landscaping/yard care (mowing, edging, trimming, fertilizer, weed control) will be provided by _______________________.For all Tenants:a.Tenant agrees to keep yards, walkways, patios and decks clear and to keep premises free of junk and debris.b.Tenant accepts liability for all landscape damage and/or replacement of such, if caused by neglect, abuse or lack of water.c.Tenant may plant the beds adjacent to their dwelling to their liking, but only with those plants that are of appropriate size and type for the beds.All plants brought or caused to be brought to the property by Tenant will be cared for by Tenant.d.Tenant agrees not to cut or prune trees, hedges and shrubs.This will be Landlord’s responsibility.e.Tenant agrees to properly dispose of all plant debris and agrees to not leave such on the property.f.Landlord will consider special Tenant requests for planting and removal of plants, shrubbery and trees, but reserves the right to determine the make-up of the landscaping.For Tenants of single family homes only: a.Tenant agrees to mow, water, and keep the grass, lawn, flowers and shrubbery thereon in good order and condition, applying fertilizers and weed retardant as needed. b.If there is a failure of Tenant to keep the landscaping in good order and to follow these guidelines, Landlord reserves the right to hire a landscaping service at Tenant’s expense (after a 10-day notice to perform covenant).c.Landlord reserves the right to restore the landscaping to its initial condition, as it was at the time Tenant began occupancy, or if improved during Tenant’s occupancy, to the level of such improvement.