I also like contractors that have packets that allow you to pick out the stuff that you want to use for that project, which reduces the quality control process..

So your wife will spend 5 full days repainting the whole place and scrubbing the bathtubs.

For the 2-3 months of dry heat, (that most of us spend in the pool or at the lake) we get to enjoy 9-10 months of pure joyous weather without extreme rain, snow, hurricanes, tornados or any other extreme conditions. :)

We discuss spending, net worth, and future investing goals with the cash.

They agreed to pay in accordance to the lease and failure to manage to the lease is the #1 reason why landlords fail (Source: American Apartment Owners Assn).Cowboy up and stop having the tenant control your ROI.Best.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

You would need to track everything you spend on the business unit and write those off and anything shared would be times 50%.

Starting local offers hands-on experience and control, ideal for learning the ropes, while out-of-state investments can provide better returns but require a reliable property manager.

You can spend your time in worse ways, like watching some silly movie. 

Learn to control your spending and pay off debt.