With our new house, we have a large mortgage. 

This is going to be the year we get a 2nd or 3rd property.

Lowe's just came out with their biggest appliance sale of the year- up to 40% off. And if you join Lowe's Pros, you'll get an additional discount (it's free to join). I believe that the sale goes through February 12th...

Question - what is #1 and #2? 

I am not sure what the availability of cleaners in that area so I would spend time right now see what is there before committing to a property.Also, if you are spending 2k a year on fixing or replacing stuff, you are getting the wrong guests.

What are the homes worth?

The problem with contractors generally is the lack of vision, their there to do whats code and nothing else.

How can we tell if the increase in house size done legally as there is HOA governing for this location? 

Quote from @Paul Lucenti: What's up everybody Me and my wife are looking to buy a house out in Suffolk.

I have no w2 job, a lot of toys (need to get a plane), can do what I want, can assist my son to find his way in life (he is leading his 2nd rehab) and if I wanted I have generational wealth (I have given away a lot money the last few years).