While the air temperature is above zero during the day, the basement is very frozen and not likely to thaw any time soon.

Post 45 - Tile waterproofing in showerWe are making steady progress on the tile for house 1.

Another key factor in the slowing of new home purchases has been the recent rise in interest rates, something that had been held steady at nearly zero levels for the past decade.

I think slow and steady will win the race for you.  

That way you set the temperature, just like some apartment buildings, but then again the tenants usually can control it somewhat since they usually have a valve to control the water going to their heater.

Fear can paralyze you, and no one wants that.If punching the clock means you have a steady income, as well as greater potential access to loans/financing, while simultaneously being able to pursue REI off the clock, then why not?

I have around 10k-15k saved up and have a steady income coming in allowing me to save at least 1-3k every month. 

I was told by the lander that as long as you have a steady income, enough cash to close and good credit , you are good to go.

You can also get ones that pay out monthly, every other month, quarterly so you can have a steady CF.

Wasilla on the other hand has seen a steady decline recently.