So, what started out as pretty much a toy, could potentially be a tool for us to use once we start investing.

Some ideas we've toyed with:1.

Other examples of lifestyle choices are a boat, toy sports car, vacation condo, etc.

I'm toying with two different properties to buy, I'll call #1 and #2:Background of #1:-$210k 3/2 1,500 sq ft SFR on 6k lot-In older B- neighborhood (which is also improving) that is lower working class, clean-convenient access to highways, shopping -$40 HOA-Area seems to have lots of older homeowners, no houses are dumps or dead cars, etc-Rents for $1,150k-Taxes/Insurance $150 monthlyBackground of #2:-$220k 4-plex of 4 2/2 900 sq ft condos on C- property of 20 other 4-plexes.

We were sitting in a midst of toys with both kids, now out of school for the foreseeable future, scrambling on our laps and pulling at our hair (they’re 4 and 2), wondering if we just made an insurmountable mistake.

Adult toys.

The debris is basically toys, plywood, grill, etc.. probably a 10'x10' section of "stuff".

We packed up our toys and left the sandbox a while ago.

I really didn't care if the tenant dusty furniture, or a box of sex toys next to their bed.  

Outside areas must remain clear of debris, garbage, bicycles, toys, furniture, tarps, and other clutter.