I would indicate that there is no indoor smoking.

Well, I know that will change relatively soon and I look forward to the time where I can look back at this post and see my beginnings.I have outlined my goals in my member profile, but to recap:  Short term (0-3 years):I seek to purchase my first investment in two years (max) time, as I continue to educate myself and learn from those I meet, the BiggerPockets community, and firsthand experienceThrough experience and education, find my nicheBuild a team I can be proud ofContinue to learnMedium (4-7 years):In 4-6 years time, make real estate investing my top earner and #1 focusContinue to learnLong term (8+ years):Continue to expand operations through buy and hold strategiesCreate financial security for multiple generations of familyContinue to learnI understand that my goals may seem lofty, or possibly bloated; however, I believe in setting big goals in order to motivate myself.I look forward to learning, chatting, and growing with you all.Thanks for taking the time to read this!

The properties we toured were very old and in different stages of rehab, but I wasn’t particularly impressed by the rehab work, the contractors smoking indoors, or some of the uneven floors that they just decided to throw carpet over, hoping no one would notice.  

We have new tenants who can't make rent this month because they didn't realize how little their take home pay would be from their new W-2 job.  

Sudden life changes, the purchase of a new home, a job relocation, and other life events can make renting your home an option.

You wouldn't start any other type of business without having a name, registering it, getting business cards, ect....I'm not saying you need all of that right away, but I can tell you that if you want to really make real estate investing work for you, then you should treat it like you would if you were starting any other type of business.

Indoor or outdoor and up to 64 circuits.

There is an indoor fireplace and we are debating a gas firepit outside.  

I manage an HOA that does not allow pets, to include indoor pets like cats. 

But still I think the rental risk associated with this is huge, and it doesn't seem to be a protected family status thing, but rather a lifestyle thing along the lines of practicing bagpipes indoors all day long (they say you can hear bagpipes 10 miles away = LOUD).Just my 2 cents.