It's easy to install and cut. 

Hey Sara, with 3 of 4 tenant non-paying you've definitely got your work cut out for you.I don't know what work is being done right now but in my experience non-paying tenants aren't exactly cooperate when contractors.My suggestion would be to get rid of the non-payers ASAP.

You can not “short cut” it.  5.

I'm an easygoing roommate and looking to cut costs and also have a more fun experience sharing space with a woman who invests. 

Early Financial freedom will forever elude the person earning a middle class income, but who is unwilling to do some combination of quitting their job for something much higher risk/reward, like starting a business, drastically cutting back on expenses, etc.

I've wanted to get into real estate for a long time but typically moving into that realm in a w2 position means a decent pay cut and probable loss of all the other good stuff.

Find ways to cut expenses.

I woke up today with plenty of "Price Cuts" from the listings.

You have to let them get tired of paying the gas and electric, cutting the grass etc.I just closed one 10 days ago where the lady had every one of my letters I sent over a whole year.

With the expectation of entering a rate-cutting cycle, there’s potential for more favorable refinancing options as rates decrease.- Valuation Improvement: Allowing time for property valuations to improve as interest rates drop.Budget ConsiderationsIt's crucial to budget adequately to navigate projects to a safe point, typically requiring an 18-24 month budget.