On a brighter note, I have spent the last 12-15 months reading and learning as much as I can while finishing school.

Now,  I'm wishing for a brighter future in wa.

Because in Broward, the sun shines a little brighter, and the dreams reach a little higher.Let's fill Broward with dreams and aspirations.

Invest in a good flashlight, take notes when visiting the property.

Poke around with a screw driver , look in the basement or crawlspace with a good flashlight , look for more .

The inspector for our primary home didnt say anything about the ducts (he just looked throigh the attic opening with a flashlight).

@Erik Mogan congrats on the moves that you have made to a brighter financial future.

Short Sale on the Credit ScoreThe affect of a short sale on a Borrower’s credit report is much less damaging and the light at the end of the tunnel is much brighter.

When your daily tools are flea spray, bolt cutters, a flash light, a digital camera, a measuring wheel or tape measure, a respirator, and a change of clothes for when you sit on a urine stained couch.

Your concerns about childcare, potential vacancies, and unexpected costs are valid.Potential Benefits: On the brighter side, the potential appreciation of both properties, the rental income from the first house, and the tax benefits associated with property depreciation and mortgage interest deductions might still make this a worthwhile endeavor.