I was ready tobuy a brand new home here on LI waaaaay back when I was only 19, the mortage payments would`ve been only $180 a month, and the-then price of the home (Shelter Technology`s top-of-the-line model) was $28,990including land, with a choice of basement or garage, and would`ve beennot only completely paid off by now, but would now be worth approx 10X the original purchase price, even in the present down market.

The book is now 20 years old, but with the exception of the out of date financing and interest rates, still seems relavent.Another book that my wife recently purchased for me is from the Smart Start Series "How to start a business in Colorado".

My grandpa was smart!

Unions make their money on making any process as labor intensive as possible - the complete opposite of what a smart investor does.

Clearly it is going to be the way as the technology moves more and more to online interactions.I am a fan of having some drinks with a client.

.), be smart with my money, and do my own thing.

Is there a leak detector that can send a text message using cellular technology?

As far as rentals, if you had drone pictures and/or footage, I think it might say something to the renters that you as a landlord care about your property, are in touch with new technology, and care about your image/brand.  

You may not need a  double (although that may still be a smart investment choice).  

It sounds like you're a smart and organized person and could be of use to someone in their business.