I studied Electrical Engineering Technology and work as a technician for my local electric utility.

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@David G Aburto yes, its a 3.5-5% FHA down you are talking about, im doing this right now for my 3rd property. been in a few bidding wars in bloomfield, north arlington and lost out.. one deal was listed 499k and i put 515k, and someone was at 550k. cant compete w that. im even to the point in thinking ill buy a single family and create a unit for myself in the basement (off the books). just couldnt swing it probably w FHA. i got a 2fam in jersey city greenville section went up so much in 2yrs insane, even though its as bad as its ever been if not worse just total warzone. my logic is since its work from home world forever now w technology, is to not be close to NYC that much. 

One last point, undoubtedly technology and experience will lower fracking costs, but there are a lot of costs which will not be affected by improved technology or a concentration on winning techniques. 

I don't know if thats livin the dream, but it is possible with today's technology.

Just one.Like John, I prefer to have an electronic lock with a key backup in case the battery dies or the technology fails.

I am not handy or have great knowledge about flipping , but I have good knowledge on marketing , technology , finding deals - let me know if you ever need a help on that .Ofcourse its barter system - you got to tell me about your conversion experience, ha ha- good luck

Plus when they see what technology we put into a property and the investment we make and how we take care of the property we are already head and shoulders above any "regular" tenant. 

Times have changed and protecting ourselves from the government isn't plausible anymore now that we have all the weapons technology.

Take a look at the movie "Home Alone" and rig up a few gadgets like Kevin did. 2.