Don’t go with a contractor you “feel” comfortable with and really like their personality, cause they can end up being the friendly guy who steals your money.

And am *likely comfortable waiting another year to buy so I can build up a down payment (and) extra savings.

In the resume they are wanting to know more about your experience, credibility, team, education, track record, and anything you have accomplished that will give them comfort in working with you. 

Don't simply think through total rents you'll receive minus your PITI to the bank, but rather you'll want to factor in management fees (if any), Condo Owner Association fees, maintenance and repairs, other utilities, and a capital improvements set-aside for the inevitable things you will need to improve over time.If you're looking at the income minus these expenses and still coming out with a cashflow rate that you are comfortable with, then the only question left to answer is:  are you comfortable with the risks associated with Condos?  

are just a few doing fine, comfortable with a real lazy small thinking routine while making a fortune.

What if you have a 4th child? 

I've begun attending open houses for listings on Redfin and Zillow just to get comfortable with the process and gain a better understanding of what questions to ask—any suggestions related to attending open houses would be much appreciated as well!

Just overall return perhaps, since I do invest in the stock market and believe in it, especially since the fed seems to hate downturns  Not a bad move if you feel comfortable with that and it balances out your portfolio in a direction that makes you feel more settled.

There are deals out there you just must go outside your comfort zone to capitalize on them. 

If all you ever do is save cash...you will need a few million to retire comfortably. then you will use it up and not have anything to pass down.