Can lights and outlets galore is the idea, probably also a slim profile ceiling fan in attic.

Personally, I'm not a big fan of the concrete strips and, yes, I'd be impressed if a municipality allowed you to put it in.

I buy all finish materials myself -- lights/fans, faucets, sinks, carpet, appliances, etc.

I am a huge fan of the two strategy approach you are looking at taking, in fact we just got our first rental property under contract to purchase after focusing on building capital through rehabs for the last 2 years.

While I'm no fan of lawyers, this might be the time to get one before you make some big mistakes.

I ended up using it in the first week for a ceiling fan that unexpectedly had the motor burn out.

Supposed to be safe but in talking with one of the advisers he informed me they had a large position in AIG before the crash but it was lucky their position matured right before everything hit the fan.

I am a big fan!

They are national but from what I hear they're targeting 10-15 cities.Enjoy the good times while they last but make sure you have an exit strategy when the stuff hits the fan.

I am a big fan of the Midwest for that reason...