So you really need a downpayment + 15k to be in the game.

Adding additional bathrooms (like a master ensuite) can be a game-changer.3.

It's such a broad question that it's hard to answer.My original intent was financial freedom for my family.

What's the one investment strategy you wish you'd known when you first started in real estate, and how has it shaped your journey?

I suggest having smart TVs and let them log into their own accounts, preferably with a guest mode so they auto-log out after a certain number of days.For catering to families, I would concentrate on providing amenities like puzzles and games. 

Unfortunately, we picked a bad time, because a game just finished, and people were streaming out of Wrigley Field.

Your question is pretty broad.

But from my limited time in the game, I’ve found that my complete lemons are cash cows a few years later as market rent comes up well and my cap ex fixes a few years ago have paid off.

It's all fun and games until your bank freezes and converts your line for any number of reasons that are in the loan agreement.

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