But being prepared for pre-apocolypse is mental masturbation IMO.

I realize the dominating thoughts of my mind will eventually reproduce themselves in outward, physical action, and gradually transform themselves into physical reality; therefore, I will concentrate my thoughts for thirty minutes daily, upon the task of thinking of the person I intend to become thereby creating in my mind a clear mental picture of that person.Third I know through the principle of autosuggestion, any desire that I persistently hold in my mind will eventually seek expression through some practical means of attaining the object back of it, therefore, I will devote ten minutes daily to demanding of myself the development of SELF CONFIDENCE.Fourth, I have clearly written down a description of my DEFINITE CHIEF AIM in life, and I will never stop trying, until I shall have developed sufficient self-confidence for its attainment.Fifth.

Seriously, this partisan bandwagon mentality drives me INSANE.

I'm going to assume all this is correct and if it's not my response won't apply.First thing to do, as Tom Krohl would say, is SLOW DOWN mentally and speed up physically.

I personally wouldn't mind northern Texas, but the SO would.O Great Mental Conglomerate of BP...what say you?

These tenants have an entitlement mentality and will only be a problem in the future. 

I realize where you're coming from Kris, you have the "I can do it better/cheaper/faster" mentality because you are capable of completing some or most of the work and know people that can likely fill in the gaps.

@Bob Bowling's 'buy for appreciation, cashflow is too speculative' mentality (can't get much more Hawaii than that!)

Maybe someone high up the chain in the office of student (or faculty) housing will be able to point you in the right direction.

I want to learn as much as mentally possible.