But bottom line, if you can buy/hold on peninsula or Oakland, you can make real money on future appreciation.

(But we did buy a small refrigerator, microwave & coffee maker for the downstairs apartment, similar to what would be found in a hotel room.) 

Hair drier, iron or steamer,Coffee maker,Some oil and herbs in the kitchen "Good quality" linens can grab you a few good review mentions

They just built a huge tennis center near berry college and the ACC tennis championships were just played there, some movie filming, minor league baseball and they're getting better with promoting our rivers, hiking trails and historic downtown.From what I've read I think Huntsville is similar in that it's a bit undiscovered because it's in a weird spot in NE Alabama but has tons going for it because of the Aerospace and other manufacturing and it also has the education and medical draw for the area.

Current market conditions (equities and bonds don't look good for 10 year returns) plus higher returns make real estate look like an obvious option if I just learn more and put in the work!

@Adam Shelley yes I did make the plunge and while it’s a money maker, it’s in a bad area and I wouldn’t make that type of purchase again.

The type leads I'm referring to are sources like: Out of state owners, Expired listings and a few others that are pretty powerful that I rather not just give away in this post  can be real money makers.

This can allow moisture to get into the uncured paint film allowing certain components to come to the surface when the moisture evaporates, causing surface staining and possible adhesion problems.I don't know how experience you are with rehabs, but 6 weeks are only doable if you stick to paint and carpet and don't do any rough in electrical, plumbing and drywall work.

It's the way it's handled that is the difference maker.

Is your online store a money maker?