"Three factors drive Houston's economy - the price of oil, the value of the dollar, and the health of the U.S. economy.

I cannot afford to call a handyman to fix every little problem, so i might as well learn as much as i can.Thanks for the advice and recommendation....appreciate it.

For wood floors, steam clean them and put on rejuvanate (about $16/qt at home depot) which lasts about 6 months or mop and glow (which lasts about a week) to make them clean and shiny, if you really can't afford to have them sanded.  

Once I accomplish that, I plan to move outside, posibly Florida and the property in NYC will finance both itself and the second property which will be much more affordable.

This is such an important topic I wish to ask this:  even if the animal threatens the health of a neighbor or roommate via severe allergies or asthma?

Historically, I've been investing in low income, inexpensive houses because they're affordable enough that I can buy them with regularity and they provide strong cash flow.  

but they often know the clients personal and financial status and they (the health care professionals) hob knob with the lawyers that are handling the wills and estates...

I'd love to get going with something, most likely outside CA (I don't think I can afford / finance anything here) as soon as possible.

I would express our concern for their health and well being.

Now they are looking at mobile homes since they are more affordable but banks don't like to lend on those either in most cases unless they are very new and in a certain condition.Right now, I've got three homes - 2 are marketed and one is getting fixed up.