If I'm sitting on $100,000 equity in my home, I don't tithe on that equity because it is not actual money in my pocket.

It needs some work but sits on half and acre and is about 2700 sq ft!

Quote from @V.G Jason: The excuses people make to invest at the most casual level is appalling.I'm not going to sit here and compare lives, but trust me folks with 20x the amount of stuff on their plate can go out there and invest properly in RE by doing their diligence.

I’m sitting in a 375 day old DR Horton build with a DEAD whirlpool microwave.

**One example is there are thousands of old school buildings and old government buildings that are sitting empty all over America. 

Also, keep an eye on sales activity in the neighborhood, including how long homes are sitting on the market and recent price trends.### Avoid Common MistakesBe cautious of common mistakes like underestimating repair costs, not having a solid exit strategy, and overpaying for the property.

Check on the property regularly to make sure it's not sitting vacant with a wide open door. 

BUT the issue sits in the ATTACHED ADU. 

@Nestor Rodriguez so you want to live next to someone that doesn't work, sits home all day smoking weed with their troublemaking friends and attracting other lowlifes?

And no, you can’t charge extra rent or deposit for the ESA, but you can hold the tenant responsible for any damages caused by the animal.If this situation doesn’t sit right, it might be a good idea to explore your options with a lawyer, just to make sure you’re on solid ground.