Makaha, as already mentioned, is as far away from Honolulu as one gets on Oahu and the rental market is not very strong out there due to poor city planning means few jobs for young professionals and the inadequate roadway limits its appeal to commuters who want to work in the rapidly expanding town/city of Kapolei. 

My other option is to purchase a more expensive ($420-470K) "A" class home in a nicer, rapidly growing neighborhood with a much higher mortgage payment & approx $300-400/mth more in rental income than the first option but my net savings on my housing expenses would only be about $300/month. 

Regardless, I didn't and am not putting much weight on suggestions that are geared towards "not saying anything", because either way, as you mention in a different way, it comes with a "lien" on your mind.Good point on the intermediary to handle funds. 

That's a bad deal, unless the area is rapidly skyrocketing in value.You have a good tenant in place. 

Those beams supported the weight of the floors and interior walls, while the stem wall ringing the home supported the remainder of the weight that the roof system displaced to the exterior walls. 

Prices are dropping rapidly which causes for some concern to purchase one. 

I feel like a late tax bill holds more weight once it's truly "late".

They are great ankle support, strong sole so standing on a latter for hours doesn't hurt, durable leather, comfortable, ok weight, slip resistant tread that is great for walking or roofs, thick sole so you don't get nails piercing, toe protection and under $90.

I'm new to this world but dedicated to retire early on REI. I've been putting away a big chunk of my paycheck this past year to try to build up my savings for a first down payment but it's been a slow process! I live...

If you are worried about weight and want the insurance deduct, go with a metal roof. 1/3 the weight.