Now that I've seen this cockamamie theory pop up on multiple threads and videos from obvious snake oil salesmen pumping it on YouTube I feel like I have to keep dispelling the rumor.On David's first reply on this thread he said that using a HELOC to throw down chunks at a mortgage is better than making cash payments directly to the mortgage.

Hot water heater, furnace, gas, electrical box, HVAC, oil tank, plumbing pipes.

Most 4's have separate furnaces   Finally NONE of my rents are $800 a month. mine average around $1200-$1400. 

We had a pretty nasty cat pea cottage, stripped lots of drywall ended up spraying about 10 gallons Kilz oil throughout. 

Russia, #2 oil goliath after the UAE.

Hey @Joe S. Have

In the beams and wood plank flooring, we sanded and sealed with tung oil. 

Texas offers a diverse real estate market, from the tech-heavy Austin area to the sprawling suburbs of Dallas and the oil-rich Houston market.

We paint all of the trim with an oil based paint that's much more durable.

Here's what I’m considering for each:Houston: Diverse job market and high rental demand, but property prices are rising.Midland: Potentially lower property prices, but market stability often ties to the oil industry.Oklahoma City: Affordable market with decent rental demand, but I’m curious about long-term growth potential.Pittsburgh: Growing rental demand, especially in areas like Mt.