Work hard, save money and be very careful, many people in REI don't have a blue collar work ethic.

If they don’t care about seeing it - what else will they not care about?

So, I keep renewing them with reasonable increases in rent and I make sure to take good care of tenants by always maintaining the properties and being responsive whenever a need arises. 

In Akron/ Cleveland, title companies take care of everything.

Guaranteed the odor blocking primer will take care of it and you can lay a nice (new) laminate over the top that is guaranteed to look right and be done quickly.

It's an investment in the long-term health of your property.

You should look at the numbers carefully.

I would be using a DSCR loan since I don’t have 2 years of work history.Sole, when you are considering a home purchase in North Carolina with a budget of $35k I would say it is essential to evaluate not just the amount, but also your overall financial health.

Be careful - follow the laws specific to your area.

The parent choosing to keep the temp at an unsafe temp with children could be a sign of mental health issues and they may need to take the children away to keep them safe.