You will be seen as more respectable & will also have more ways to earn money.

I'm in Central Oregon which is one of the hottest and fastest growing markets in the country and that has a lot of people feeling optimistic, but I like what you said about those extra expenses and how quickly they can add up.

@Michael Ohman   If you served in the Army and were honorably discharged you should definitely be able to use the VA Loan or the USDVA Loan my friend.....you earned it....whether you are still actvie duty....or not......you simply need to live in the property that you purchase with those two particular type of loans

Also, it's a way to cut back on doing those extra things for her if you decide to..."

We help home-sellers save thousands on the sale of their home.We help Real Estate professionals earn more business and make more money.We help individuals like YOU who are wanting to be at the forefront of the real estate industry without ever needing a license.This is unlike anything you have ever seen before, GUARANTEED!

It's a lot of responsibility just to earn $40 a month.

He earns his commission upon purchase. 

In my opinion, the only things that can justify price hikes are adding an extra bedroom or adding amenities to the property.

With the time it would take to develop this, I can justify the extra expense it’s just hard to pull the trigger on it.

I am just checking in to see if any Canadian business owners had used the free cash/retained earnings to purchase rental real estate in the US?