We have lost a couple of soldiers to rabies in the last couple of years even though we cull and have a strict policy of no pets.

Extra bedroom changes plumbing rules, if home is on septic and they are not using strict fixture counts for sizing - new/expanded septic.4.

From strictly a $/hour standpoint, it seems like a waste of the last 5-6 months of my life.

I've taken out 2 loans against it in the past few months strictly for RE investment.I won't stop contributing because my company match is essentially a 50% return now that I'm fully vested, but I have every intention of maxing out the loans every 6-12 months until I no longer need my employer's services (aka a paycheck).Regardless of whether you agree with this article or not, I think it's fair to say that the stock market has been insanely volatile over the past 3-4 years.

(My method so far has been to go strictly by the 50% rule and the amount of monthly income I can be sure to get from rent.)

Then communicate contact info via PM. 2) Please note the request here is strictly for recommendations for contractors.

Locking in 30 year 5% or 15 year 4.5% loans seems like a really good idea for rental properties right now.Banks lending requirements, however are pretty strict.

It all comes down to how strict or loose your rental policies are.

Well, you could do this if they are strictly and independent contractor, the proble?

You've missed a BUNCH of expenses including vacancy, capital (you'll eventually need a new roof, for example), routine maintenance and property management, just to name a few.