Having a shingle roof, boiler, or other things will change this but not excessively diluted over time.Stuff to keep in mind.

Or when you have gotcha fees that significantly drive living costs up, or excessive complaints about inconsequential issues in a property.

It wasn't particularly gross since they had long since mummified in the hot dry attic, but it was really unsettling. 

I can see the advantage of sheer cutting tool with the multiple angles, I think I will add these to my tool bag. https://www.idealtruevalue.com...I also recently bought the below wet/dry vacuum, the tool has the capability to be 120V or be battery powered if power isn't available.

But at the same time, I don’t want to leave myself high and dry when it’s time to move my family next year.

As your savings starts to grow into excess then you can you use that money to buy rental properties, a car, and other luxuries.

On paper the rents look good but you pay for it with evictions, tenant turnovers, and excessive maintenance costs.

We know there is no "cut and dry" answer but are looking for input to help us make the best decision.

Because they didn't have a predictable business with consistent lead flow (No lead flow = No Closings) For now keep your overhead low - keep doing what your doing and study your KPIs, keep track of what marketing works and what doesn't, gradually invest a bit more into your marketing channels and have reserves for yourself (expect dry weeks/months with no closings).

also the first mortgage is being extinguished through the excess proceeds of the sale so this note will be in first position.. @ Will, makes sense, thank you!