One of my rentals is on septic, and I have had problems with roots down there.I know very little about what piping and installation cost as I have never had to replace pipes in a property before.I am curious if the BiggerPockets community believes my plumber's quote below is reasonable or what questions you would need answered to understand if this quote is reasonable. 

There's acreage limitations to preserve the zoning situation that I'm in, and if I go below 5 acres then I can only be single family residential. that doesn't mean I need the land for any other reason than to preserve zoning.

Will banks look at an offer to close out a mortgage below its balance... any other sneaky ways to go...? 

@Jonathan Messri - I just came across this and ironically enough just did a post on this topic, i'll link to it below.

The GE Cafe package has more functionality (Ice dispenser, filtered water, Keurig, wifi), while the Viking has a stronger luxury brand. 

I won't really look at anything below that, but again, I'm very conservative. 

We are just living below our means and acquiring property when we can. 

I'm currently based on California. Any recommendations for the best out of state real estate investments. Investment under 150k. low crime rate, preferably good schools and upcoming economy+polulation. 

Purchase a B Class asset below market.

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