I'm not a huge fan of the 1% or 2% rule, because so much varies by location and by price range.

For example, ceiling fans in the master bedroom and family room, improving the curb appeal and the front entrance area, fresh paint, etc.

Obviously I am a fan of investing in TX :), but I work with a guy who's done 1000 deals in 13 years, and he is really changing my life in a great way. 

(That could be my NY bias creeping in).In any event @Elizabeth Colegrove hit the nail on the head (although she knows I am not a huge fan of the buildium/mysmartmove process, heh).

., being a long time Wings fan your post brought me a smile and I thank you.

@Brian Gibbons , We do not have Dodd-Frank here in Canada, but there are other considerations.I'm not a fan of the term Rent-to-Own as I find it misleading as it blurs the distinction between an option to purchase and an instalment sale.  

I have always been a big fan of CreditKarma.com as it is a free way to check your credit.

Hey guys,Noticed people are not fans of Click2Mail.Would OvernightPrints or PostcardMania be a better alternative?

I'm not a big fan of teaching these percentage based rules because they are specific and need to be adjusted based on geography, hold time, price point and other variable costs. 

I'm a huge fan of passive income, and don't mind exchanging points for less hassle.My finances: about 400k NW, around 300k is liquid and looking for a home.Also, I own a sailing yacht that's moored in Seabrook.