Not being especially savvy about the internal workings of a home and how to fix them, I'm looking for insights as to whether it's overall a good idea to venture into these waters?

I have not paid for an international first class ticket in more than 15 years and or a hotel..

The database has taken a lot of time to construct but well worth it.A lot of friends I know  are moving away from Loopnet and just marketing to internal lists, other brokers they trust, and then a few free smaller commercial sites.   

Tomorrow I get internal doors, baseboard and, windowsills put in.  

Her office has interns and she seems to shift some of the 'tasks' to others in the office.  

For example, Yale has an internal Housing Database they run and access to posting/searching it has fluctuated quite a bit over time.Understand CT is about as pro-tenant and high-priced a state as you will find anywhere in the US.

Setup an account in international bank like HSBC, Barclay, and citi bank.

My husband and I have 5 children and our last born is about to graduate from high school here in Uganda where we serve at an international school.  

Stay in New England, the inn is full here in Houston....no seriously...If you want an big international city with diverse people, good food, music and lots to do...move to Houston. 

Turns out an international company was the largest employer in the area and attracted a ton of fresh grads with subsidies for housing, which drove rental rates through the roof.