Then they think about what it's going to be like in the Summer with the windows open or when they're trying to enjoy a cocktail on the patio.

@Richie ThomasI am not looking to be a professional property manager, I'm am electrician by trade looking to leverage my knowledge into real estate, and enjoy the "mailbox money".

My grandmother is getting up in age and is soon to move into my aunts house to enjoy the remainder of her life as stress free as possible.

I really enjoy living in my current apartment but I am looking to move in the next 3 years.

I have found that when you do your own work efficiently and/or your own contracting, the money you save from being attentive, knowing the true costs, and being ready to do what needs to be done yourself, if need be(or because you enjoy the type of work) is easily enough to cover improved materials.

Does anyone have other suggestions for those valuable skills that I could do part-time while building my portfolio and enhancing my REI skills in general?

I finally convinced him to listen to one of my audiobooks (rich dad poor dad) which he did, and he seemed to enjoy it and became intrigued.

Add another unit every 9 months or so after that.Long term Goal: Be able to hang up my Chef coat and have the time and freedom to watch my boys grow up and enjoy a travel filled life.Thanks in advance to this amazing community.

I enjoy my tenants actually.

Personally I would invest in education to find what niche of real estate you enjoy.