My local lender, from whom I have a commitment for the bank piece, doesn't do interest rate swaps, but they've got a rate floor of 4%. 

I can finally say that I have committed to finding a deal (If its a good deal) before my birthday in July!

When you say equal and up, you mean not only are you committing all the dollars from your sale but the sum value of the three future properties was equal or greater than sale value of your multi?

I just recently decided I wanted to commit to investing full time & quit maxing out my 401k. 

If you commit a few hours each week to being a realtor work you can get a nice return as a part time agent.

If I start now, I will have a handle on things when I'm able to fully commit.

In some cities, one can use crimemapping.com It's really useful as one can view crimes committed on a map during a specified time range. 

I had a tenant commit suicide and the detectives were not helpful.

Those lenders who will fund a rehab will usually commit the funds to a neutral party, like escrow, and release them to you in phases after you complete agreed upon construction milestones.If the lender knows and trusts you well, and you have a killer deal, they might give you the rehab money up front.

I reported to active duty in the United States Marine Corps in October of 2011 and committed to paying off both loans with the rents and my paycheck—I did so within two years.When I bought the property, it was gutted of all metal, electrical wires, plumbing, appliances and fixtures.