Quote from @Quincy Lockett: @Nathan GesnerI I think you're being a little dramatic and missing the point.

I'd rather have no water for a week than no A/C for a week...perhaps being a bit dramatic, but it's an absolute essential. 

By the time it filters through your credit report you'll have paid yourself $1000 or more.As for anyone saying cash is king, you're right, but in this case she's not limited by cash, she's limited by the DTI, which can be dramatically helped by getting rid of a large car payment.You may have to wait a few months extra to recoup some down money, but you will control the goal, not the bank.

With the aggressive fire suppression over the last 100 years the west is seeing dramatically LESS acres burned every year than the historical average.

That why houses, stocks and other assets value are rising dramatically this past year.

This is greater access and property awareness then landlord's generally have when rented to a single family.In the end, the owner gets less hassle for their rental, more information on on going condition, a longer term lease..I glossed over some finer details such as various levels of furnishings for the rooms to boost rent, out clause option in the contract with a penalty in case we end up in a bad area/situation, our sub-tenant background/credit check process, and a few other points but that is the gist...Thoughts?

Bet we'll have a boost of investors looking to buy STRs here in Florida 😂

Having an online presence can boost any marketing and outreach you do for your business.

So those loans will be more expensive, require more cash up front and it will likely dramatically reduce your cashflow with the higher rate and shorter term.

For a more complete list of what does and does not qualify, the IRS has some FAQs.3) The Home Energy Rebate ProgramWhile not a tax credit, these rebates can be a boost when you’re making improvements, particularly with your electric appliances.