Tatiana K.I'm not sure what neighborhood demographic your rental would draw so only making an assumption with it being a 1/1 you'll more than likely have a bachelor/bachorlette or a couple living in the unit - I'd spring for the shower.If  you had a more family oriented unit or your neighborhood will still draw families to a 1/1, stick with the tub.If you haven't already thought through the maintenance/functionality issues - Steve raises some valid points about water around windows, proper ventilation etc.

it probably won't show up but you are typically under a moral/legal obligation to report it if you are applying for another mortgage

Probably best to wait for a more qualified applicant. 

You get the same projects, but a more forgiving schedule.

It's an attractive thought, but i've been wondering if it makes sense to keep saving for another year or so and buy a more dense property, maybe a 5+ unit building.

That being said 5-10 years from now there is a high probability that we will be back to a more normalized interest rate environment and due to that fact I am trying to load up on  much more mortgage debt in the next 6-12 months.

I hope to interview some persons who are experienced in the field to get a more personal perspectiv, more info about the particulars of the job, and career/training options that they may be aware of.You have likely saved me from making a purchase that would be of little or no benefit to me.

Custodians tend to take a more conservative approach when reviewing alternative assets for investment, as they want to avoid the custody of any assets that may be involved in prohibited transactions.

You will want to identify a few quality companies by researching here on BP and then chat with 2-3 at least.For static investments such as a single note or private stock, a custodian held account can be cost effective (Trust companies).If you will have a more interactive and time sensitive set of assets in your plan, a plan that offers checkbook control like the IRA LLC or Solo 401k will provide a more responsive platform.

Have been considering incorporating data from ListSource to get a more focused dials going on.